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| This server is made explicitly for autistic children to play in a comfortable and healthy environment. |
Autcraft, founded in 2013 by Stuart Duncan aka AutismFather, is a Minecraft server created for children with the autism spectrum. This server was created by this concerned parent as a way of making the online game safe for his autistic child. Creating this server, he gave the chance for his child and other children on the spectrum, to play without the threat of bullying and discrimination against autism. He later realized that this idea had helped other children and families too.
The main reason for Stuart Duncan to start this server was because of his child. He has a child with the autism spectrum and one that doesn’t, but both of them loved playing Minecraft. Duncan came with the idea of creating a server in which his child and other children with autism could play and relate without being discriminated because of their spectrum.
Thanks to this idea, other parents that were also searching for a safe place for their children to play, started reaching out and shared how their children were also bullied and terrorized because of having autism. Starting the server, countless of parents and families have reached out and thanked Duncan for his work.
When Duncan first started Autcraft, he worked as a web developer, but as more children signed in the game and started opening to him, it began to take more time and attention than what he had.
He decided to quit his job and started running Autcraft full time, relying on the support from parents and benefactors that invest in his project.
This server has become more than just a place for children with autism to play their favorite game. Instead, it has become a united community that also offers support and understanding for autistic people and their families.
The server has currently 8,000 users, from players with autism to their parents and family members. Duncan hopes the server will be able to help people get a better understanding of children with autism spectrum disorder.
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| Created by a concerned father, this server has proven to help autistic children play without the threat of bullying and discrimination. |
To know more about Autcraft, go to their website.
It’s amazing how every day, new ways of helping autistic people arise. This project is very interesting since it’s also a good way of helping other people understand better the Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Autism Soccer is also a project created to help autistic children develop in a safe environment. Sports are a very good way for autistic children to develop their skills and social interaction.
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