New VR app is an immersive (and terrifying) simulation of what it’s like to be autistic
Jun09
The sights and sounds of everyday life have become background noise to most of us; for someone with autism, it can be quite terrifying. Through the power of virtual reality, the National Autism Society wants to give each of us a passing glimpse into what life is like for someone on the autism spectrum. The simulation is a remake of their previous video about a boy with autism who quickly becomes overwhelmed by flickering lights, the whir of the indoor climate control and the ever-present tapping of shoes on the tile floor. The charity hopes to raise awareness by communicating the…
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