Therapeutic Role Playing Games for Autistic Individuals

Therapeutic Role Playing Games for Autistic Individuals

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Description
Research has shown that table top role playing games (RPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons can help autistic people, as the game allows people to practice social skills and interaction in a safe environment while having fun. The goal of this new research project is to determine how aware parents and providers are that games like Dungeons & Dragons can help and what their experience is like if child(ren) use such games.


Eligibility and criteria
IRB Number:
23-021810
Eligible age range:
10 years - 18 years
Clinical trial phase:
Pilot
Official title:
Surveys to Parents of Autistic Adolescents and Their Treatment Providers to Assess Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Role Playing Games (RPGs) for Therapeutic Purposes

What to expect
Parents of children between the ages of 10-18 years old who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism and require low support needs may be eligible. This study is also open to providers who treat children between the ages of 10-18 years old who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism and require low support needs. Participants will be asked to complete a brief survey about their knowledge and experience of using games like Dungeons & Dragons to help their child(ren). 
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