Social Play Academy

17/02/2026

We’re really thrilled to see our Dragons of the Spectrum program featured on ABC News this week.

It’s wonderful to see role-playing games being recognised not just as fun — but as powerful tools for connection and growth.

To find out more about our research and the impact it's having on young people across Australia, have a read below 🎲:

An Adelaide clinical psychologist creates a simplified version of Dungeons and Dragons to help neurodivergent children and young people learn social skills and develop peer connections.

16/12/2025

Are you an OT, psychologist, speech therapist, teacher or educator? Training is now open to become a 'DOTS' Program Facilitator! Find out more information at:

Dragons of the Spectrum and Dragons of the Spectrum PLUS are structured tabletop role-playing programs designed to support social communication, emotional regulation, teamwork, and flexible thinking in neuro-divergent children. Developed by Clinical Psychologist William Ellison, these evidence-base...

01/12/2025

After the success of our Facilitator Training Program so far this year, we are THRILLED to announce our full training dates for 2026!

It's been amazing getting the chance to meet so many professionals passionate about the power of social skills groups, relationship development, and tabletop role playing games for kids and young people!

Feel free to check out www.socialplayacademy.com for more information 😁😁

The Social Play Academy specializes in social skills programs for children and teenagers.

01/12/2025

Want to become a Dragons of the Spectrum (DOTS) Facilitator?
The 🟢DOTS🟢 program is:
🧩 A structured social skills program
🧙‍♂️ Designed by a Clinical Psychologist
🔬Evidence-based
💬 Teaches generalisable skills
🐉 ... And is a tonne of fun!

Check out www.socialplayacademy.com for more information!😁

09/11/2025

🐲🏵️A New World Awaits in the Dragons of the Spectrum social skills program! Explore Adelarn, make friends, and defeat powerful enemies in this original fantasy universe! 🌌🌏

Check out www.socialplayacademy.com for more information!

08/11/2025

Are you interested in becoming a DOTS Social Skills Program facilitator?

We are now running training for the 28th & 29th of November, and the 2nd & 3rd of December!

Find out more information @

Dragons of the Spectrum and Dragons of the Spectrum PLUS are structured tabletop role-playing programs designed to support social communication, emotional regulation, teamwork, and flexible thinking in neuro-divergent children. Developed by Clinical Psychologist William Ellison, these evidence-base...

07/11/2025

🌏🧙🏿‍♂️Adventurers get to explore the World of Adelarn - and themselves - in the Dragons of the Spectrum social skills program 🔭🗺️

Please check out www.socialplayacademy.com for more information

06/11/2025

💭🧩The Dragons of the Spectrum social skills program🧚🏽‍♀️🍄 is all about peer-to-peer CONNECTION, and helping kids develop their relationship skills.

Find out more about our programs @ www.socialplayacademy.com

05/11/2025

🪞🧭Self-discovery and self-refection are key focuses of the Dragons of the Spectrum social skills program🕵️🧟!

Help kids find their voice by visiting www.socialplayacademy.com

04/11/2025

⚔️🏹 When it comes to the Dragons of the Spectrum - teamwork always makes the adventure work! 🧝‍♀️🧚

Teamwork is one of the three pillars of our DOTS & DOTS+ social skills programs 🏛️

Check out www.socialplayacademy.com for more information 🪄

03/11/2025

🧙🧌The Dragons of the Spectrum Social Skills Program 🐉💬

Step into the world of Adelarn - where adventure meets social connection!

The DOTS & DOTS+ Facilitator Training Program is running soon!

29/10/2025

Check out our DOTS Facilitator Training Program dates for Term 4:
November 14 & 15 - FULL 🧙‍♂️
November 28 & 29 - Nearly full 🧝‍♂️
December 2 & 3 - Places Available 🧌
Find out more @ www.SocialPlayAcademy.com

Dragons of the Spectrum and Dragons of the Spectrum PLUS are structured tabletop role-playing programs designed to support social communication, emotional regulation, teamwork, and flexible thinking in neuro-divergent children. Developed by Clinical Psychologist William Ellison, these evidence-base...