The Dragons of the Spectrum (DOTS) is a fun, story-based social learning program designed for children aged 10+. Built around a simplified tabletop role-playing game, DOTS helps children build social confidence, emotional awareness, and peer connection in a safe, neuro-affirming environment.

Each session features targeted social-emotional learning followed by a collaborative fantasy adventure. Participants create their own characters and work together to solve challenges, explore new environments, defeat enemies, and engage with playful but meaningful social tasks—using the skills they’ve just learned.

The Dragons of the Spectrum PLUS (DOTS+) is a neuro-affirming, role-playing social skills program designed for returning participants who have already completed the original DOTS program. DOTS+ builds upon the core principles of connection, confidence, and collaboration from the DOTS program—while introducing more advanced skills, such as leadership, self-reflection, and peer feedback.

In DOTS+, participants take turns becoming the Game Master, where they plan and lead their own story-driven adventures for the group. Through this playful leadership role, they continue to grow their communication, perspective-taking, and emotional regulation skills in a highly supported and fun format.