Anecdotal evidence suggests those with autism tend to enjoy board games more than most, and now two new studies identify some reasons why this might be the case.
…the researchers found that these games help relieve social anxiety, which is experienced at higher rates in those who have autism than in the general population. There’s a rigid structure to proceedings, with less need to make small talk.
TLDR: structured rules and set/expected social interactions are great for people with ASD.
TLDR: structured rules and set/expected social interactions are great for people with ASD.