Autism and Gambling: Understanding Risks and Interventions

• By: Richard Anemone, MPS, LMHC Behavioral Mental Health Counseling PLLC
• March 3rd, 2025
• addiction, emotional regulation, gambling, interventions, mental health, online gambling, social isolation, Spring 2025 Issue
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Gambling Disorder can pose unique challenges for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Their traits and challenges associated with ASD can increase susceptibility to developing a gambling problem. These include difficulty with impulse control, repetitive behaviors, obsessive interests,...