Dragons on The Spectrum
The Dragons of the Spectrum (DOTS) is a fun, story-based social learning program designed to help children build social confidence, emotional awareness, and peer connection in a safe, neuro-affirming environment. The DOTS program is developed by Social Play Academy and delivered at Custom Minds by a certified facilitator.
How the Group Works
Each session focuses on a specific social-emotional skill, which is then explored through a collaborative tabletop role-playing adventure. Participants learn about the skill at the beginning of the session and are supported to apply it throughout the story in real time.
Children step into the role of their own character and work together as a team to navigate an unfolding fantasy world. Along the way, they are supported to:
· Create and develop their own character
· Collaborate to solve challenges and complete shared quests
· Explore new environments and story scenarios
· Face obstacles and overcome in-game encounters by choosing between combat, communication, or creative problem-solving strategies
· Engage in meaningful social interaction that involves teamwork, perspective-taking, and flexible thinking
Through active participation in the adventure, children have repeated opportunities to practise and strengthen social skills in a naturalistic, engaging context that supports generalisation beyond the group.
Group size: 4
Recommended age: 10+
Sessions: 10 Weekly, 120 minutes each
Click here to download the DOTS information and Pricing Sheet
How to Register
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To express your interest here or apply for an upcoming DOTS group, please reach out to Custom Minds Psychology Clinic via:
Phone – 8125 8435
Email – admin@customminds.com.au