"You're on your own computer, in your own room, your own space, " Savill said.

CNN: iReport: 'Naughty Auties' battle autism with virtual interaction

David Savill, 22, lives in Gloucester, England, in real life and created this spot within the virtual world of Second Life.

CNN: iReport: 'Naughty Auties' battle autism with virtual interaction

Savill has Asperger's syndrome and said he wanted Naughty Auties to serve those with autism spectrum disorders and their friends and family.

CNN: iReport: 'Naughty Auties' battle autism with virtual interaction

Mr Savill is adamant that racing is not getting a fair price.

ECONOMIST: Horse-racing

Professor Sir John Savill, Chief Executive of the MRC said it would "provide a unique resource that will ultimately result in benefits for patients".

BBC: Legacy for anti-doping centre

Knighthoods are also conferred on Professor Timothy O'Shea and Professor John Savill, both of Edinburgh University, for services to higher education and clinical science respectively.

BBC: Dolly creator heads Scots honours

Savill, who represents himself in the virtual world using an avatar named Dave Sparrow, said one benefit is that visitors can practice social interaction and find information about the condition.

CNN: iReport: 'Naughty Auties' battle autism with virtual interaction