New video game redefines the neurodiversity narrative

A new video game developed by UniSA researchers aims to challenge views around neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia to help people understand neurodiversity from the inside
UniSA researcher Dr Susannah Emery is leading the development of a video game designed to explore living as someone who is neurodivergent in a world that’s “designed for neurotypical people”.
The game - Life Resounding - takes players into the mind of someone who is neurodivergent, challenging them to carry out everyday tasks such as concentrate in the classroom or work in an open plan office. The game then ‘hijacks’ the player’s ability to stay focused by forcing them to gaze out the window or grow agitated when rubbish that should be in the bin keeps appearing on the floor. The game provides an understanding of neurodiversity from the perspective of people who experience different ways of interacting with the world.
The project has been assisted by Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (APRA AMCOS) and the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. It also received funding support from UniSA Creative and Creative People, Products and Places Research Centre (CP3).
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