Autism Simulator: Feedback required!

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Yes! I can make this adjustable and let the user adjust the speed. Is this what you mean?

I've actually had another person say that they lights did not blink enough! That's really interesting thankyou for your comment!

Is it working OK for you now? You can also sign up for the forums, they're not really active atm as i'm mostly working on this but I have posted a few questions on there to get input from people =). Wanting to have the first version out by next week.

Sorry yes the first video was a bit bad as a demo, it was more trailer-like and a quick tutorial for people before they played the simulator. Rather than being able to read the information. I will make a better one . But when playing the simulator it should be easier to read and go at your own pace!

Thanks for your feedback and questions really useful!

It's favorable that the Autism Simulator is developed and supported by a university. Technology to simulate 'Autism Spectrum Disorders' (ASDs) in Neurotypicals (NTs) is one good first step. The next steps involve long-term empathy of (ASDs) to "stick in the minds" of NTs.

Hi,

Firstly why do you feel it would be better?

Also it has been . I have a 100 page thesis on this if anyone is interested in reading it. It was developed with Edinburgh University and my supervisors research area I'd autism and technology . So I'm lucky I have research basis as well as mostly autism community it input. Research can be lacking in the area of understanding what it's actually like to live with autism, I. E facts don't mean much to people without being able to relate. This is why I feel such a tool is important. But this is just my experience. I appreciate any input and add I to insight you have.

A true autism simulator would have to have a Taser or cattle prod in it, that gives out random electric shocks, to simulate the constant anxiety of both sensory overloads and the nervous anticipation of when the next inevitable sensory overload will occur. Until you feel that stress, you haven't felt the real physical sensation of autism.

Very true! Thankyou for highlighting the fact that this simulation will never be an entirely accurate representation. You are correct! .

The best i've been able to come up with to replicate sensory overloads and make anxiety uncomfortable is by using loud, shocking noises. It was enough that some participants worked really really hard to learn how to avoid them. Some had to have a break before continuing. If I make it too much like that (although more accurate) people will fail to learn about Autism because they don't want to play.

The goal of the simulator is really, to teach people about Autism and raise awareness rather than giving a complete feel of what it is like to have Autism. BECAUSE that is impossible, everyone is so different!

I have a few new features that will combat differences and allow people to adjust the simulator to their preferences .

Btw interesting what you say about electric shocks. The sensation of electric shocks/overload is different for each individual? Some described the physical sensation differently but this could be an instance of people using different words to describe the same sensation.