Experiences of autistic Twitch livestreamers: “I have made easily the most meaningful and impactful relationships”

• Main Authors: MOK, Terrance, TANG, Anthony, MCCRIMMON, Adam, OEHLBERG, Lora
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2023
• Subjects: Human-centered computing; Empirical studies; Human computer interaction; Autism spectrum disorder; Communication Technology and New Media; Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces; Social Media
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/8313; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sis_research/article/9316/viewcontent/3597638.3608416.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

We present perspectives from 10 autistic Twitch streamers regarding their experiences as livestreamers and how autism uniquely colors their experiences. Livestreaming offers a social online experience distinct from in-person, face-to-face communication, where autistic people tend to encounter challe...