A critical hit: Dungeons and Dragons as a buff for autistic people
Gray Atherton,
Rhys Hathaway,
Ingela Visuri
et al.
Abstract: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 adults were split into two groups and taken through a 6-week online Dungeons and Dragons campaign run by one of the researchers. Semi-structured interviews were then co… Show more
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