Dungeons and Dragons is Autistic (Episode 39)
* Tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons cater to many autistic people's strengths, such as:* Appreciation for intricate rule systems, statistics, and logic* Monotropic focus and special interests* Pattern recognition and world-building skills* D&D provides a structured, inclusive environment for autistic individuals to socialize and engage in shared storytelling with confidence.* The game design encourages players to embrace differences rather than mask them, including the recent introduction of a canonically autistic character.* Historic moral panics around D&D illustrate misunderstandings and ableism towards autistic interests, but the game's recent mainstream popularity signals a shift towards greater acceptance.* Families of autistic individuals can recognize intense gaming interests as valuable tools for connection and community-building.* Embracing neurodiversity, the tabletop roleplaying experience allows autistic people to thrive by playing to their unique strengths.Who’s your character in D&D? Do you have a multi-year game going?* Superheroes are Autistic - Episode 28 which discusses Conan the Barbarian* The Trouble With Temple - Episode 24 which discusses Temple Grandin* D&D players save the world on Netflix’s Stranger Things* Little Wars: A Game for Boys of Twelve Years of Age to One Hundred and Fifty and for that More Intelligent Sort of Girl Who Likes Boys' Games and Books* Study: Screen time and diagnoses of anxiety and depression in autistic versus neurotypical youth* The Ancient Origins of Dice * A Dice Tower from Richborough * Dice History, Invention & Games* Rise of the Dungeon Master - Gary Gygax and the Creation of D&D: graphic-novel biography* Inside the 40 Year-Long Dungeons & Dragons Game : Youtube(10 mins 44 secs)* Dungeons & Dragons introduces its first canonically autistic character* How autism powers my D&D: D&D allows me to connect with my friends in a way I couldn’t before * Therapeutic social confidence building game: Critical CoreRelated episodes…Want to learn about more Autistic activities popular among children and adults? Episodes 16: Pokémon is Autistic and Episode 31: Chess is AutisticReady for a paradigm shift that empowers Autistics? Help spread the news!* Follow our Instagram* Give us a glowing review on Apple podcasts and Spotify* Matt Lowry, LPP* Matt’s social media: Autistic Connections Facebook Group* AngelaLauria.com and Difference Press* Angela’s social media: Twitter and TikTok* TACP’s Autism-affirming TeePublic merch shop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe