Dragons of the Spectrum

An Evidence-Based, Neuroaffirming Social Skills Adventure

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Do you or your child have difficulties navigating
social situations?

Dragons of the Spectrum (DOTS) is a unique, fantasy roleplaying social skills program designed to build confidence and peer connections. Guided by a Certified DOTS Facilitator who is also a Senior Speech Pathologist, this engaging adventure helps students develop meaningful social strategies in a safe, supportive, and neuroaffirming environment.

Through collaborative storytelling and tabletop roleplaying, participants work together to overcome challenges, naturally practicing communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.

About the Program
❋ Neuroaffirming Approach

We celebrate neurodiversity and focus on self-advocacy in a safe environment rather than masking.

❋ Safe Social Practice

The fantasy setting provides a low-pressure environment to test out new social strategies.

❋ Evidence-Based Practice

Led by a Senior Speech Pathologist, ensuring clinical goals are embedded into the gameplay.

❋ Team Collaboration

Small group sizes ensure everyone gets a chance to shine and build genuine friendships.

DOTS Plus for Adolescents & Young Adults

DOTS+ adapts our neuroaffirming approach for older teens and young adults, focusing on mature social dynamics, self-advocacy, and peer connection. We are currently accepting EOIs to form similar-aged groups.

At a glance

Program Details

When

School term
School holidays

Primary school
Secondary school
Young adults

Age Groups

2 hour weekly for 10 weeks
2 hour daily for 2 weeks

Duration

Location

Speechling, Parramatta
Online

Funding

NDIS
Private

From $125 per session 1

Cost

1 Session costs dependent on group size, typically 4 participants. Includes all resources needed to engage in this group - the program workbook, parent handouts, social skill cards, and gaming resources. 

Currently accepting EOI for 2027

Registration Open

From the Game Master

Let more about the adventure and approach straight from the Game Master.

A neon sign featuring a stylized yellow and red dragon with fire and smoke effects, and the words "Dragon of the Spectral" in glowing orange and yellow letters. 
Program Developer

DOTS and DOTS+ are social play programs developed by Social Play Academy and delivered at Speechling by a certified facilitator.