Classic board games include chess, checkers, and the many games designed for a deck of cards. Modern classics include Scrabble, Monopoly, Uno, Chutes and Ladders, Clue, The Game of Life, and Candyland, among others. These games bring back fond memories of childhood for many adults, as they are often the center of family game nights, parties, and snow days off from school. Adults are sharing these games with their children or young family members in the hopes that they will experience the same joy from playing the classics. But will your neurodiverse loved one enjoy or benefit from playing these games? The answer is a resounding YES! Today we want to explore the benefits of board games for children with autism. You may have been led to believe that those on the spectrum cannot benefit from or participate in board games due to their social communication challenges and tendency toward self stimulation. However, there are actually several benefits of board games for children with autism: