#46 - Why do tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons resonate so deeply with players on the autism spectrum? How can storytelling, character roleplay, and a good session of dice-rolling help build social skills, confidence, and genuine connection—for anyone, autistic or not? In this episode, Clint sits down with YouTuber, spokesperson, and lifelong gamer Ron Desi, who shares how he leads D&D sessions for young autistic men in a way that’s safe, empowering, and fun. Whether you’re a player, a parent, or just curious about the power of games, this conversation offers fresh insight into how roleplaying unlocks community, creativity, and growth.   RPG Class in Real Life Quiz 🤔 - https://dungeonnoob-class-quiz.scoreapp.com/    Ron’s Game Store 🎲 - https://gamehavenmd.com/    Episodes Mentioned: 039: Should You Pay for a Pro GM? With David Northeast - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/039-should-you-pay-for-a-pro-gm-with-david-northeast  042: Beyond D&D - What Makes TTRPGs Click for Kids and Adults? With Martin Lloyd - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/042-beyond-dd-what-makes-ttrpgs-click-for-kids-and-adults-with-martin-lloyd  Games & Modules Mentioned During the Episode: D&D Monster Manual 2024 (Roll20 VTT) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/dndmm2024  D&D Monster Manual 2014 (Roll20 VTT) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/dndmm2014  Dragons of Stormwreck Isle 2022 Starter Set (Roll20 VTT) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/dragonsofstormwreck  D&D Legend of Drizzt (Board Game) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/legendofdrizzt  Yellow King Roleplaying Game (PDF) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/yellowking  Amazing tales (Multiple Formats) - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/amazingtales  Resources Mentioned: Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons (Hardcover) - https://www.amazon.com/Slaying-Dragon-History-Dungeons-Dragons/dp/125027804X Defeat Your Demons with Dungeons & Dragons | Fandom Uncovered - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gUcx45ryT0 How to Find a D&D Group (The 2025 Guide!) - https://youtu.be/5lwHVoDK-UA?si=scMlfkBzsJA7-i5J Kennedy Krieger Institute - https://www.kennedykrieger.org/ Dice Shame Podcast - https://www.diceshamepodcast.com/ Roll the Bones Podcast - https://www.rollthebonespodcast.com/ The Lazy Dungeon Master - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/lazydm Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/lazydm2 Make Noise by Eric Nuzem - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/makenoise  Connect with Ron Ron on YouTube (Shorts) - https://www.youtube.com/@DungeonNoob/shorts  Ron on YouTube (Longs) - https://www.youtube.com/@DungeonNoob/videos Email - ron@dungeonnoob.com *As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you. Please Connect with us! Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com Better Yourself | Better Your Game - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/newsletter  Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- https://discord.gg/UcZVE2SDe2 Connect on Bluesky 🦋 - https://bsky.app/profile/clintscheirer.claimtogamepodcast.com  Connect on Threads 🧵 - https://www.threads.net/@clintscheirer  Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - http://patreon.com/ClaimtoGame Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to clint.scheirer@claimtogamepodcast.com