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Catalight is changing how the world supports people with autism and intellectual disabilities. We’re building a more equitable future through innovative care solutions, research, and open conversations.
Join us as we explore groundbreaking research, hear from experts, and uncover new ways to empower individuals and families. Together, we can create a world where everyone thrives.
By masking in fantasy, you can learn a lot about becoming your true self in reality.
Peter Jung’s games have been dubbed “maximum autism” and a young player once called him “the most reasonable adult” they know – two compliments Peter regards in high esteem. Peter is an autistic self-advocate who holds a master’s degree in educational psychology. He’s also a…Therapeutic Dungeon Master – as certified by Geek Therapeutics – who, for 11 years, has been running sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, a tabletop fantasy roleplaying game popular in “geek culture,” as social skills groups for people with autism in Washington state. He and host Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA, talk in this first part of a two-part series about how games like D&D increase communication skills, self-advocacy, problem solving, assertiveness, confidence, pride, resilience, flexibility, ethics and relationship building all while normalizing autistic traits and creating a greater sense of community.
Check out Peter’s website, www.rollforkindness.com, for more information.
What’s Up With Catalight!
Catalight is changing how the world supports people with autism and intellectual disabilities. We’re building a more equitable future through innovative care solutions, research, and open conversations.
Join us as we explore groundbreaking research, hear from experts, and uncover new ways to empower individuals and families. Together, we can create a world where everyone thrives.
