Pokemon Go

Kind Strangers Play Pokemon Go with Teen with Autism Who Was Bullied

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What a heartfelt story of community in Tempe Town Lake, Arizona. As first reported by ABC 15 Arizona, a teen with autism was playing Pokemon Go with his mom outside when two college-age men squirted barbecue sauce on him. They followed up by saying, “Yes, we got the r-word.” His sister, outraged by what the […]

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What ‘Pokémon Go’ Taught Me as Someone on the Autism Spectrum

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / Kerry Magro

One of the biggest struggles I deal with when it comes to my mentees who have autism and other special needs tends to be focused on video game “obsessions.” This often means staying indoors for long periods of time without getting much exercise, time outside, or chances for socialization with peers. When I give talks at schools and to parents about

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