Game Design Prototype with GIMs: Fostering Neurodiverse Connections through Storytelling
<|reference_start|>Game Design Prototype with GIMs: Fostering Neurodiverse Connections through Storytelling: This ongoing experimental project investigates the use of Generative Image Models (GIMs) in crafting a picture book creation game designed to nurture social connections among autistic children and their neurotypical peers within a neuro-affirming environment. Moving away from traditional methods that often seek to condition neurodivergent children to socialize in prescribed ways, this project strives to cultivate a space where children can engage with one another naturally and creatively through art and storytelling, free from the pressure to adhere to standard social norms. Beyond merely "story-choosing," the research highlights the potential of GIMs to facilitate "story-creating," fostering peer social connections in a creative and structured collaborative learning experience.<|reference_end|>
@article{xiao2024game,
    title={Game Design Prototype with GIMs: Fostering Neurodiverse Connections
  through Storytelling},
    author={Yiqi Xiao},
    journal={arXiv preprint arXiv:2408.13962},
    year={2024},
    archivePrefix={arXiv},
    eprint={2408.13962},
    primaryClass={cs.HC}
}