About Game On Youth
How did it all begin?
Game On Youth started as a weekly therapeutic social group for children with ASD, but it became so much more. Week after week, children came together to play board games, navigate D&D campaigns, and connect with each other on Minecraft. Even during the difficult times of Covid, Game On Youth groups found ways to continue to play and meet online. The community grew and families quickly came to know Game On Youth as a place where their children could be themselves and feel safe while learning and having fun.
4 years passed and in 2023, Game On Youth opened up to the general public as a supported, but non-therapeutic table top game club. It has become a place where children with a variety of diagnosed and undiagnosed neurodivergences can meet up and connect with other like-minded participants. We laugh together over comical CAH combos, share our excitement over new Pokemon releases, and devour pounds of tater tots each week.
Game On Youth is a place where everyone is welcome and kids don't have to pretend to be someone they're not in order to belong. It's a place where they can be themselves and make meaningful connections with others who understand them. Game On Youth is a testament to the power of community, and it shows us that with a little bit of compassion, empathy, and understanding, we can create safe and welcoming spaces for everyone to be themselves.
Brandi - Owner and Game Master
Brandi is passionate about running social skills groups for late elementary/middle school students in a fun and supportive environment. With a deep love for both board games and video games, she enjoys exploring the worlds of Minecraft, Fortnite, and Roblox, watching My Hero Academia, and diving into just about any interest her participants bring to the table—all to create meaningful connections and make learning engaging.
A former special education teacher and a licensed behavior analyst, Brandi combines her professional experience with a personal passion for making a difference in the lives of others. As a mother of three, each with their own unique differences, she is committed to supporting families as a whole—not just their children—believing that every child’s growth is deeply connected to the strength of their family unit.
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