Affirming Care Services Pty Ltd

24/03/2026

Book now for our D&D School Holiday Program! https://www.affirmingcare.com.au/contact

04/03/2026

We are so committed to supporting mums to be able to maintain their careers while parenting their neurodivergent kiddos. Reach out to us if you are a mum needing support to keep showing up in your home life and professional life.

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

Dragons of the Spectrum (DOTS) – where imagination meets real-world skill building

At Affirming Care Services, our Dragons of the Spectrum (DOTS) program is so much more than a game.

DOTS is a story-based social learning group for children aged 10+. Built around a simplified tabletop role-playing adventure, it blends targeted social-emotional learning with collaborative fantasy in a safe, neuro-affirming space.

Across 10 weekly sessions, participants create their own characters and form a party adventurers. Together they explore new worlds, solve challenges, face dragons, and practise meaningful social skills in the process. Skills like emotional awareness, teamwork, communication, perspective-taking, and flexible problem solving are woven directly into the story.

In DOTS, young people can:
• explore social roles at their own pace
• build confidence through creativity
• connect with peers in a structured yet flexible setting
• practise new skills without pressure or judgement

We currently have places available in our DOTS groups running from our Yarraville office.

The ABC recently published this excellent article exploring the therapeutic benefits of DOTS. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-11/dungeons-and-dragons-inspired-game-for-neurodivergent-kids/106321560

For bookings, contact [email protected]

Let the adventure begin!

25/02/2026

We are thrilled to be a listed provider of DOTS – Dragons of the Spectrum! DOTS is not only incredibly fun, it’s also an evidence based therapeutic support.

Lee to know more? Get in touch!
Email: [email protected]
https://www.affirmingcare.com.au/contact

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.

28/01/2026

Our LEGO groups are set to kick off for 2026 very soon! Contact us via email to book a place for term 1! 👉 [email protected]

Our LEGO group programs are structured, play-based programs where children work together on collaborative LEGO challenges. Through hands-on building, participants practise turn-taking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication in ways that feel natural and low pressure.

LEGO groups are especially helpful for autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent children who engage best through interest-based, tactile activities. The shared focus of building reduces social pressure and supports connection to develop organically.

We use a mix of structured builds and open-ended creative challenges, supporting executive functioning, flexibility, confidence, and emotional regulation. Children are supported to participate in ways that suit their communication style and sensory needs, without forcing eye contact, scripted conversations, or compliance.

Our LEGO groups run in 10-week terms at our Yarraville office.

26/01/2026

Minecraft group programs will be kicking off for 2026 very soon! If you're keen to get your child involved, or just want more info, please email [email protected]

About Minecraft at ACS ...
Our Minecraft groups use a shared digital world to support collaboration, problem-solving, communication, and emotional regulation in a way that feels familiar and engaging.

Minecraft provides a predictable structure with space for creativity, making it particularly supportive for autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent children who connect through digital or interest-based environments. Working together in-game reduces social pressure while still creating meaningful opportunities for teamwork and connection.

Facilitators support cooperative play, negotiation, flexibility, and managing frustration as challenges arise. Children can participate at their own pace, communicate in ways that feel comfortable, and build confidence through shared goals.

Our Minecraft groups run in 10-week terms at our Yarraville office.

22/01/2026

Expressions of interest are now open for a brand new group program at ACS. Dragons of the Spectrum (DOTS)is a play-based, tabletop role-playing group that supports social, emotional, and executive functioning skills through collaborative storytelling and shared problem-solving. Our DOTS groups will run in 10-week terms at our Yarraville office and will also be available online! We're looking to start our first round of groups VERY soon! If you're keen, contact us via email: [email protected].

A bit more about DOTS ...
Using a Dungeons & Dragons–style framework, participants work together to navigate challenges, make decisions, manage emotions, and adapt to changing situations.

The structure of the game provides predictability, while the narrative allows creativity, flexibility, and exploration of different perspectives.

DOTS is particularly supportive for autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent children who enjoy imaginative play, strategy, and clear systems. Social interaction happens naturally through the game, without pressure to perform or conform.

22/01/2026

Our LEGO groups are set to kick off for 2026 very soon! We still have a few places available in our term 1 groups. Book now to secure a spot for your little LEGO legend!

Email to book! 👉 [email protected]

⭐️ More about LEGO at ACS ⭐️

Our LEGO group programs are structured, play-based programs designed for autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent kids aged ~ 6-10 years.

Our group programs are especially helpful for children who engage best through interest-based, tactile activities. The shared focus of building reduces social pressure and supports organic connection and relationship building.

Each week, children work together on collaborative challenges, tackle individual structured builds, and have fun with creative open-ended projects, and are supported to participate in ways that suit their communication style and sensory needs, without forcing eye contact, scripted conversations, or compliance. Through hands-on building, together we practise turn-taking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication in ways that feel natural and low pressure.

Our LEGO groups run in 10-week terms at our Yarraville office.

Don’t miss out on a term 1 spot!

Book now!

📬 [email protected] 📬

20/01/2026

Our Dungeons & Dragons groups use collaborative storytelling and gameplay to support social connection, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and executive functioning.

Through shared quests and decision-making, participants practise communication, teamwork, flexibility, and managing uncertainty in a structured, predictable environment. The game provides clear rules and roles, while still allowing creativity and imagination to flourish.

D&D groups are particularly supportive for autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent young people who enjoy strategy, world-building, and narrative play. Social interaction happens naturally through the game, without pressure to perform or socialise in prescribed ways.

If you're keen to get involved, please contact [email protected].

19/01/2026

Our Holiday Program participants are having such a lovely time together. Here are a couple of snaps taken during an outdoor activity at Mimi the Dinosaur Park. So much fun!