c/boardgames · by AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works · 1y

Strange Link Between Board Games And Autism May Finally Be Explained

https://www.sciencealert.com/strange-link-between-board-games-and-autism-may-finally-be-explained

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...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.

Profilename1@sopuli.xyz · 19 pts · 1y (1 reply)

"In further news, strange link between board games and train motifs also explained."

BCsven@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 1y

"Up Next, board games with dice attracts a lot of people that like dice. Scientists baffled”

Etterra@discuss.online · 17 pts · 1y

"We know that board games are a safe and valuable hobby to many people with autism," says psychologist Gray Atherton, from the University of Plymouth.

Dude shut the fuck up before Trump tariffs board games or some shit.

db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 11 pts · 1y (3 replies)

7% seems very low. In my local group I'd be surprised if it's less than 20% :D emoji asd

BCsven@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 1y

It's 100% if you have ASD and play solo board games.

ThrowawayPermanente@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y

Same here

AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y

Possibly selection bias? Those attending open game groups are more likely to be the ones who don't have a closed personal group to play with, and ASD folks are more likely to be in that situation.