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A Critical Hit: Dungeons and Dragons as a Buff for Autistic People
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Gray Atherton; Rhys Hathaway; Ingela Visuri; Liam Cross – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are increasingly used in therapeutic and educational settings to improve the well-being of autistic people. This study investigated the potential of TTRPGs to provide a safe space where autistic adults could develop relationships with others while also engaging in character and world-building. Eight autistic…
Descriptors: Games, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Interpersonal Relationship