I have an amazing client. She loves Fantasy. Makes some amazing cosplay creations and also absolutely loves role playing games. I’ve had the immense honour to build a world with her that is worthy of … Read more
I’ll be running Lord of the Rings 5e Dungeons & Dragons games with Affirming Care Services Pty Ltd as part of their Socio-Emotional Language groups. Players will get to step into the world of Middle … Read more
Always Invited, an autistic advocacy organisation, received a community grant from the Victorian Government’s Disability Self Help grants program to run a Dungeons & Dragons beginners game aimed at young neurodivergent people. They selected my … Read more
Circle of Twilight is a free online Dungeons & Dragons campaign co‑created by Affirming Care Services Pty Ltd therapists and clientelle for the 16-19 age group. It is a safe, imaginative space where neurodivergent players … Read more
I have been thinking about the words we use when we talk about teaching and learning, particularly when supporting young people with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). A simple question I have found useful is this: … Read more
Each image showcases some of the tools of my trade as a therapist running Dungeons and Dragons sessions. We have places for each of these social emotional language (SEL) groups at Affirming Care Services Pty … Read more
The following is a recap of a session I ran today. Player names have been changed to protect the innocent. This session was part of my therapist duties with Affirming Care Services Pty Ltd It … Read more
Looking for players in outer north of Melbourne. I’m running an Eberron (steampunk) game of DND at Craigieburn Library, Monday late afternoon/early evening. Beginning with a prequel until we get enough players for a good … Read more
Ashley Thorburn has recruited another awesome gaming focused support worker for her business, Thrive Disability Activity Support. “Kohl is based in Footscray and is a safe, queer friendly and trauma-informed support worker. They love table … Read more
I was asked today by a young neurodiverse client – how did I predict the players actions and their consequences then weave them into the larger story so quickly (there were some big, cinematic moments). … Read more
Just because it’s a board game (Adventure Begins), doesn’t mean you can’t put your own spin on the events. This is a very effective method for working with kids with pathological demand avoidance as it … Read more
(The cartoon was part of my session notes, lol) It looked like a soap opera on the surface, but underneath we were working on theory of mind, perspective-taking, logic, debating, emotional regulation, and flexible thinking. … Read more
DND for the win. IMAGE READS: Dear Michael, Wishing you a merry christmas and a happy new year.I can’t express how great you have been as a DM so far and I look forward to … Read more