In this guide
- What the research says
- Guidance for parents
- Guidance for neurodivergent young people
- Supporting resources
What the research says
We spoke with parents and children about their experiences in online games. The purpose was to better understand the benefits and challenges of online games for neurodivergent young people.
This research, supported by Roblox, surveyed or spoke with children on the autistic spectrum or with ADHD and their parents. It found that 90% of these neurodivergent children played some sort of video game with 93% of them playing Roblox.
We created the guide for parents and the resources for young people based on this research. Roblox, Ambitious About Autism and other organisations reviewed and supported the content. You can explore these guides below.
Guidance for parents
Nearly 7 in 10 children said their parents or caregivers were the best source of help when it came to their online safety.
To help your understand the challenges your child faces, we’ve created the following guide. Review the advice to help them experience more positives.
Guidance for neurodivergent young people
While neurodivergent children benefit more than neurotypical children when online, they also experience more risk of harm.
Help them learn what risks of harm look like and how they can get help with the guide for young people below. You can also share the short video series with them to help them have safer experiences online.
