The DOTS Programs
The Dragons of the Spectrum and Dragons of the Spectrum PLUS are two interconnected social skills programs designed to support the development of social communication, emotional regulation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in neurodivergent children and young people through structured, tabletop role-playing game–based experiences.
The DOTS Program
In the Dragons of the Spectrum Social Skills Program,
group members:
- Create their own fantastical character
- Learn important social skills
- Work together as a member of an adventuring party
- Explore the world of Adelarn through weekly adventures
- Level up, becoming more powerful adventurers
- Become the hero of their very own story
The DOTS+ Program
In the Dragons of the Spectrum PLUS Program, group members:
- Learn to be a Game Master
- Create their own original stories
- Design enemies and friendly characters
- Learn a range of more complex social skills
- Lead the group on their own adventure
- Engage in structured self-reflection tasks​
Disclaimer: This is not Will Ellison, the creator of the Dragons of the Spectrum Programs. This is an artist's impression of Will Ellison if he was born a brave paladin instead of a nerdy Psychologist.
Who We Are
The Dragons of the Spectrum programs were created by Will Ellison (Clinical Psychologist) through the Social Play Academy. Will started the Social Play Academy with the sole focus of finding more effective and fun ways of developing social skills in children and teenagers.​