Connor’s Story Over the past 6 months Connor and mum Anne have been looking forward to NDIS planning. They met with their About Inclusion Coordinator and talked about goals and dreams for the future. Then they were invited to sit with a planner, who has created an individualised plan for Connor taking into account all of his support needs. Connor has his NDIS plan in place and now the next steps for the family include investigating the myGov portal create Service agreements with chosen supports providers create service bookings via the portal enjoy the supports provided in his plan, meeting goals and living his best life! Have you heard of MINECRAFT? Perhaps you have children who are already creating scenarios in this addictive game! Dr Randy Kulman from Learning Works for Kids explains some of the reasons why children with Autism love Minecraft… “Minecraft provides a vibrant world in which creativity, exploration, and productivity occurs on the player’s terms. Particularly in the creative mode, Minecraft allows the player to have a great deal of control over their environment. Minecraft also rewards discovery in a way that does not prompt anxiety and fear. While many children with Autism crave routine and familiarity, Minecraft becomes a safe place to develop flexibility. They are able to explore an unknown world and face fears without giving up safety.” Minecraft can also help develop spatial awareness, maths skills (like counting and multiplying), saving up for a special object (currency value), pattern recognition, design concepts and so much more. The game is available for PC and Mac desktops, Gaming consoles like Xbox One and Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4 as well as “pocket editions for mobile devices. Need more info? http://minemum.com/FAQ has a pile of answers!
Connor’s Story Over the past 6 months Connor and mum Anne have been looking forward to NDIS planning. They met with their About Inclusion Coordinator and talked about goals and dreams for the future. Then they were invited to sit with a planner, who has created an individualised plan for Connor taking into account all of his support needs. Connor has his NDIS plan in place and now the next steps for the family include investigating the myGov portal create Service agreements with chosen supports providers create service bookings via the portal enjoy the supports provided in his plan, meeting goals and living his best life! Have you heard of MINECRAFT? Perhaps you have children who are already creating scenarios in this addictive game! Dr Randy Kulman from Learning Works for Kids explains some of the reasons why children with Autism love Minecraft… “Minecraft provides a vibrant world in which creativity, exploration, and productivity occurs on the player’s terms. Particularly in the creative mode, Minecraft allows the player to have a great deal of control over their environment. Minecraft also rewards discovery in a way that does not prompt anxiety and fear. While many children with Autism crave routine and familiarity, Minecraft becomes a safe place to develop flexibility. They are able to explore an unknown world and face fears without giving up safety.” Minecraft can also help develop spatial awareness, maths skills (like counting and multiplying), saving up for a special object (currency value), pattern recognition, design concepts and so much more. The game is available for PC and Mac desktops, Gaming consoles like Xbox One and Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4 as well as “pocket editions for mobile devices. Need more info? http://minemum.com/FAQ has a pile of answers!
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