The Individual Matters Podcast

Bridging Minds: How the Game of Bridge Empowers Neurodiverse Thinkers (Brian Reynolds)


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Are you looking for powerful ways to support neurodiverse students in developing critical thinking, social skills, and cognitive flexibility? In this eye-opening episode, Brian Reynolds (The Bridge Teachers) explores how playing Bridge can be a game-changer for neurodiverse thinkers, including children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences.

Bridge isnโ€™t just a classic card gameโ€”itโ€™s an incredible tool for building executive function, improving decision-making, and enhancing strategic thinking. Whether you're a parent seeking educational games, a mental health counselor, a success coach, or someone passionate about strategy games, this episode will show how Bridge can help unlock potential in neurodiverse minds.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vmQ3Ot2muC8

๐ŸŽฏ What Youโ€™ll Learn:

โœ… The cognitive benefits of Bridge for ADHD, autism, and dyslexia

โœ… How Bridge enhances memory, focus, and problem-solving

โœ… The social-emotional skills gained through team play

โœ… Why Bridge is a fun and engaging tool for learning

Brian Reynolds is a bridge teacher and owner of The Bridge Teachers. He learned bridge in college, and an avid game-player his whole life, he took to it quickly and never stops trying to improve his game. Brian can often be found on BBO playing with clients, or, if heโ€™s lucky, his favorite partner, Samantha.

Brian offers a free 15-minute Zoom lesson to interested students (and parents). Connect with him here: https://thebridgeteachers.com/

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Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations.

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