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What autistic people think should be prioritised in education for autistic learners
Laura Gormley, Dublin City University The education of autistic children and young people in western societies has been heavily influenced by a medicalised understanding of autism. This means considering autism as a disorder, with a focus on correcting autistic people’s [...]
‘Literally just child gambling’: what kids say about Roblox, lootboxes and money in online games
Taylor Hardwick, University of Sydney and Marcus Carter, University of Sydney Roblox is one of the world’s most popular online platforms for children, offering a variety of “experiences” including games and virtual spaces. Most of the experiences are free, but [...]
New research shows digital technology is linked to reduced wellbeing in young kids. So what can parents do?
Jacquelyn Harverson, Deakin University; Louise Paatsch, Deakin University, and Sharon Horwood, Deakin University Once upon a time, children fought for control of the remote to the sole family television. Now the choice of screen-based content available to kids seems endless. [...]
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