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Mr. Levi from Commerce City, CO is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Social Skills for Students With Autism Through Gaming

Help me give my students the Xbox Series X. We want to promote an engaging environment for social interaction and skill development through multiplayer games.

  • $973 goal

This project expired on January 25, 2024.

This project expired on January 25, 2024.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The Xbox Series X serves as a powerful tool for promoting the development of social skills among high school students with autism. Through its wide array of gaming experiences and features, the Xbox Series X fosters social interaction in a controlled and supportive environment. Firstly, multiplayer games on this platform allow students to engage with their peers in collaborative or competitive scenarios, encouraging communication, teamwork, and cooperation. These interactions provide invaluable opportunities for practicing conversational skills, turn-taking, and problem-solving, which are essential components of social development.

Moreover, the Xbox Series X offers online gaming communities and voice chat features, enabling students to connect with others who share their gaming interests.

These connections can lead to the formation of friendships and a sense of belonging, mitigating feelings of social isolation often experienced by individuals with autism. Additionally, the platform's accessibility features, including customizable controls and adaptable difficulty levels, ensure that gaming is inclusive and tailored to the individual needs of students with autism, making it an engaging and enjoyable experience.

Furthermore, the immersive and emotionally rich narratives in many Xbox Series X games provide students with opportunities to explore and understand complex emotions within a safe and structured context. This can contribute to improved emotional regulation and empathy, important aspects of social interaction. In conclusion, the Xbox Series X offers a multifaceted approach to social skill development, combining interactive multiplayer experiences, online communities, and emotional engagement to help high school students with autism build their social skills in an enjoyable and supportive manner.

Mr. Levi Adams City High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Commerce City, CO View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

Never Before Funded 14 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Xbox Series X • Amazon Business $489.99 1 $489.99
Madden NFL 24 - Xbox Series X Xbox One • Best Buy Education $69.99 1 $69.99
Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Xbox One Windows Devices - Electric Volt • Best Buy Education $64.99 1 $64.99
Xbox Core Wireless Controller – Shock Blue – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows Devices • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Microsoft Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Xbox One • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Halo Infinite Standard Edition - Xbox One Xbox Series X • Best Buy Education $52.31 1 $52.31

Materials cost

$785.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$827.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.95

Total project goal

$972.99

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