Term 4, 2026

Dragons of the Spectrum

An Evidence-Based, Neuroaffirming Social Skills Adventure

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Does 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

Age Group

10+ years old

When

Term 4, 2026

Duration

10 Week program

Session Length

2 hour sessions

Speechling Clinic OR at the school 1

Location
Funding

NDIS or Private

DOTS Program Pack - $245 2

10-Week Sessions - Starting from $970 3

Cost

1 If your child’s school is open to facilitating this program as an ‘in-school’ activity
2 The pack includes all resources needed to engage in this group - the program workbook, parent handouts, social skill cards, and gaming resources.
3 Session costs dependent on group size, typically includes 4 participants.

Currently accepting EOI for Term 4, 2026

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.