Minds at Play recognises the challenges often associated with engaging children, youth and adults with disabilities.

Our participants get to have a positive social experience while playing fantasy-based role-playing games, in a safe environment.

Available for ages 9 and up, our Dungeons and Dragons program is a social gaming adventure for Neurodivergent children, youth, and adults.

The program runs online for 2 or 2.5 hours (depending on the age group) a week during a school term.

Our bespoke adventures are carefully crafted to provide engaging social encounters and promote teamwork.

Through thrilling quests and imaginative storytelling, players will embark on a journey that encourages communication, boosts confidence, and fosters social growth.

Our dedicated team ensures a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where everyone can shine.

What we will work on: Verbal and non-verbal communication using language and text skills to express ideas and feelings Social skills helping your child make friends, greet others, develop sharing and turn-taking skills.

Explore Self Through the use of characters and role-playing Conflict resolution working through differences for a shared aim Collaboration by working as a group to achieve a common goal Joint problem-solving, sharing and turn-taking taking turns in their roles, working together to achieve an outcome Gain Confidence Through bonding over the adventure Creativity in solution to problems and puzzles presented Emotional development learning to understand and talk about emotions (their own and other peopleand), conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Communication and literacy skills expanding vocabulary around social and emotional development, increasing literacy skills and language development through peer activities