# Study: Playing D&D Enhances Social Skills for Autistic Players 🎲

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/study-playing-d-d-enhances-social-skills-for-autistic-players/290824>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** self-improvement\
**Created:** [September 7, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/study-playing-d-d-enhances-social-skills-for-autistic-players/290824 "2024-09-07T15:11:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 7, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/study-playing-d-d-enhances-social-skills-for-autistic-players/290824/1 "2024-09-07T15:11:59Z")

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Summary:

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1. **Boost in Confidence and Kinship**  
A study published in the journal _Autism_ finds that Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) boosts confidence and fosters a sense of belonging among autistic players. The game’s structured social interactions and imaginative play provide a supportive environment.

2. **Positive Impact on Social Skills**  
Participants reported that D&D helped them understand and engage in social interactions better. The game’s clear rules and structured scenarios make social cues and responses more comprehensible.

3. **Character Exploration and Personal Growth**  
Players felt emotionally connected to their characters and used the game to explore different personas, which helped them gain new perspectives and apply character traits to real-life situations.

**Read more at:** [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com)