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Spectrum Stories: Gaming autism treatments

Researchers are designing video games to hone visual-attention skills in children with autism. New host Ben Kuebrich explores.

By Ben Kuebrich
20 June 2018 | 1 min read
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Illustration by John Hersey
Illustration by John Hersey

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