Research suggests that being involved in gaming has a number of benefits to your mental health.

Whether you are on a PC or gaming console, or playing traditional games like snakes and ladders, dominoes or Mah-jong, gaming can be good for our wellbeing.

Table top games such as Dungeons and Dragons are particularly popular with autistic people, as it encourages flexible thinking and embracing differences. Though games are structured, there is no right or wrong way to play and socialise with your group. Like any enjoyable activity gaming should be done in moderation. Read our easy read read guide on how to keep you gaming habits healthy.

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Leeds Autism Services actively encourage our members to develop friendships, both with their peers, and in other settings. We support people to access a number of group and social activities. Click the button below to find out more. 

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