Study shows Dungeons and Dragons can help autistic people gain confidence and find their inner hero

Dungeons and Dragons is a hugely popular role-playing game enjoyed by millions of people all over the world, both in person and online, every day. However, new research has found it could be particularly beneficial for people with autism, giving them a safe space to engage in social interactions away from some of the challenges they face in their daily lives. The study, published in the journal Autism, was led by researchers from the University of Plymouth’s School of Psychology along with colleagues at Edge Hill University and Dalarna University in Sweden. It saw researchers working with a group of Read More