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Japanese Researcher Study Indicates RPGs Effective for Helping People on the Autism Spectrum: by Hawke Robinson — published Jun 20, 2015 — last modified Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM — filed under: Others' research, Peer Reviewed: Unconfirmed, pdd / asd / autism spectrum, Social Skills Development through RPG, Disabilities, therapeutic rpg, research, Youth, rpg for therapy, Peer Reviewed, blog posting, Effects of RPG
Japanese researcher, Kohei Kato, has shown promising measurable results using role-playing games to improve the quality of life for people on the Autism Spectrum...
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Amalgamation of News Coverage, Panels, Q&A, Hangouts, Broadcasts, Interviews, & Presentations on RPG Research Studies on the Effects of RPG, and RPG used for Therapy & Education by Hawke Robinson: by Hawke Robinson — published Jun 20, 2015 — last modified Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM — filed under: Conference, schizoid / schizophrenic, therapeutic role-playing game, RPG Market, correlative research, rpg for education, suicide / suicidal, video, role-play, Convention, blog posting, sociological / sociology, Presentation, questionnaire, gender bias, Language learning, Effects of RPG, rpg research website, research, blog, sasquan, stereotype(s) disproved, recreation therapy, stereotype propagation, News, therapeutic recreation, RPG Research Project Updates, public meeting, hangout, pdd / asd / autism spectrum, anecdote, RPG and psychiatric disorders, Computer gaming/gamers tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons - D&D, Youth, 73rd worldcon, rpg trailer, rpg for therapy, therapeutic rpg, worldcon, ethics, Audio, broadcast, hawke robinson, LARP, RPG Research Presentation, TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury, RPG Research Interview, MMORPG - Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game, interview / media mention, Learning disorders/disabilities (LD), Social Skills Development through RPG, Stigma, RPG Research Essay, recreational therapy, Role-Playing Gaming Therapeutic Recreation Handbook of Practice, 73rd world science fiction convention
It has been a VERY busy 10 months. we have spoken at many conventions/conferences, sat on panels, provided presentations, been in live Q&A chat session, and had many interviews. All about the effects of role-playing games, and their use to achieve therapeutic and educational goals for many different populations. Here is a listing of all these in one location for your convenience...
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Pax Video: RPG for Youth Skill Development: by Hawke Robinson — published Jun 20, 2015 — last modified Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM — filed under: archived article, blog, Others' research, PAX, Social Skills Development through RPG, therapeutic role-playing game, therapeutic rpg, Youth, video, Convention, blog posting, Presentation
A recently formed organization (2013) roughly in the Seattle area (Kirkland, Washington more specifically), called Wheelhouse Workshop, spoke at this year's PAX Prime. Here is a video of their discussion about using role-playing games to help develop skills for teenagers...
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ADD/ADHD Classroom Modifications: Gamification - Competitive vs. Cooperative: by Hawke Robinson — published Jun 20, 2015 — last modified Feb 05, 2023 12:22 PM — filed under: blog, LARP, Adolescent, recreation therapy, Youth, Discipline: Education / Formal Classroom Setting, blog posting, rpg for education, recreational therapy, therapeutic recreation
This is a less formal, discussion posting. Not really cleaned up, since I have other deadlines looming where I need to focus my time. But I wanted to post it while thinking about it, before it gets buried by other projects. It is a slightly lengthy, not quite essay, regarding my concerns about the recommendations for "gamification" of instruction in the classroom, especially competitive versus cooperative. It is posted more as a forum discussion request. I look forward to everyone's comments. At the time of this posting I was taking an elective course in Teaching Youth & Teens with ADD / ADHD & Executive Function (EF) Deficits. Basically how to understand and provide appropriate adaptations when teaching this population group. Part of the course includes online discussions. I thought I would save for discussion outside of the classroom, my postings of related topics. I welcome feedback from others...
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1993 - The Impact of Unstructured Games of Fantasy and Role Playing on an Inpatient Unit for Adolescents: by Hawke Robinson — published Jan 30, 2013 — last modified Dec 08, 2022 03:00 PM — filed under: archived article, Abstract Only, Others' research, Peer Reviewed: Unconfirmed, Adolescent, Effects of RPG, Discipline: Psychology, RPG and psychiatric disorders, Youth, Anti-rpg, In-patient, TODO, Archive, Material to read
Ascherman, Lee I. Menninger Clinic, Children's Division, Topeka, KS 66601. Int J Group Psychother. 1993 Jul;43(3):335-44. - The impact of unstructured games of fantasy and role playing on an inpatient unit for adolescents Ascherman, L IView Profile. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy43.3 (Jul 1993): 335-344.
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