The Purpose of Play

Play presents a popular pastime for all humans, though not humans play alike. Subsequently, Human–Computer Interaction Games research is increasingly concerned with the development of games that serve neurodivergent 1 players. In critical review 66 publications informed by Disability Studies and Self-Determination Theory, we analyse which populations , methods, kinds overall purpose goals existing address. We find are largely developed children, in top-down approach. They tend to focus on educational medical settings driven factors extrinsic interests. Existing work predominantly follows model disability, fails support self-determination players marginalises their opportunities immersion. Our contribution comprises large-scale investigation into budding area gaining traction intent capture status quo identify future attending differences without articulating them as deficit.