Game On: Harnessing the Power of Video Gaming to Build Autistic Social Skills Webinar | February 25, 2025 Join us for Game On: Harnessing the Power of Video Gaming to Build Autistic Social Skills, a webinar designed to equip professionals and educators with practical strategies for using video games as a social learning tool. This session explores how gaming environments can foster meaningful social connections, build autistic advocacy skills, and create inclusive spaces for social development. Led by Peter Jung, M.Ed., an autistic self-advocate and experienced social skills group facilitator, this webinar offers expert insights into the intersection of autism, socialization, and gaming. In this 1-hour webinar, you’ll learn how to distinguish autistic social advocacy skills from neurotypical social skills, navigate common challenges in running video gaming groups, and implement effective session planning strategies that support social growth. Whether you’re a clinician, educator, or social skills coach, this webinar provides valuable insights into leveraging video gaming as a structured and engaging medium for autistic individuals. Key Takeaways Differentiate autistic social advocacy skills from neurotypical social skills by identifying two key differences and their impact on social interactions List at least three practical challenges associated with running video gaming groups Apply social skills goals to a video gaming environment by developing an effective session plan Event Details On-Demand: March 24, 2025 Cost: $25 CEU: 1 Register Now Speaker Peter Jung, M.Ed.Social Skills Group Facilitator and Autistic Self-Advocate About Catalight Catalight breaks down barriers and biases to create a more equitable world so people with developmental disabilities can choose their path. Catalight provides access to innovative, individualized care services, clinical research and advocacy — all powered by intelligent technology. Through the work of affiliate partners, Easterseals Hawaii and Easterseals Northern California, Catalight and its family of companies support people with developmental disabilities and their families across their care journey. The Catalight family of companies is one of the largest behavioral health networks in the nation with more than 16,000 practitioners serving 24,000 clients and families annually. Backed by more than a decade of experience and a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, we are reimagining the way people with developmental disabilities and their families experience healthcare. Catalight’s goal is to ensure that individuals and families receive timely access to evidence-based treatment, including naturalistic developmental and language-based services, applied behavior analysis and speech therapy.
