EP220: Tabletop Gaming: Social & Emotional Skills for Neurodiverse Kids

What if imagination could build real-world skills? In this episode, we will explore how tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) like D&D help neurodiverse kids develop confidence, communication, and connection. Guests Bex Taylor-Klaus and Mischa Stanton share how these games create powerful opportunities for growth. Ready to rethink what play can do? Hit play and join the adventure.

What to expect in this episode:

• How tabletop games help kids explore emotions in a way that feels safe and empowering
• Why fantasy worlds reveal real-life struggles, your child may not know how to name
• How made-up heroes give kids the language to express who they really are
• What collaborative storytelling teaches about empathy, autonomy, and connection
• Why entering your child’s world can be the bridge to stronger relationships
  
  

About Mischa Stanton (xe/they)
Mischa is a Los Angeles–based storyteller, sound designer, and game consultant whose acclaimed work spans projects for MARVELS, Netflix, LeVar Burton Reads, and Audible. Mischa specializes in sci-fi, fantasy, and tabletop roleplay.

AboutBex Taylor-Klaus (they/them)
Bex is a producer, actor, and imaginative force of nature whose voice spans mediums from screen to storytelling. Known for genre-defying creativity and heartfelt performances, Bex brings humor, insight, and bold authenticity to their work.

Connect with Mischa and Bex

• Website: The Wandering Path
• Podcast: The Wandering Path
• YouTube: The Wandering Path
• Instagram: @wanderingpathpod

Related Links:

• Yes, You Can Teach Life Skills Through Gaming
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-075-yes-you-can-teach-life-skills-through-gaming/id1565976964?i=1000579408872
• 2022 International Conference on ADHD Takeaways Part 2: Technology & Gaming Addiction
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-096-2022-internl-conf-on-adhd-takeaways-part-2-technology/id1565976964?i=1000598581977

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