Social Quests: Teaching Social Skills through Fantasy Adventure!
About Social Quests
Social Quests is a fun and inclusive social skills program delivered through the creative table-top roleplaying game - Dungeons and DragonsTM (D&D). At Social Quests we aim to provide a safe and exciting environment for neurodivergent individuals to learn social skills, build confidence and foster a sense of belonging with like-minded individuals.
Our 10-week programs are designed to teach important life skills such as:
- verbal and non-verbal communication
- conflict resolution
- problem solving
- teamwork
- self-advocacy
As well as promoting creativity, confidence and friendship.
Why Social Quests?
Research has shown that role-play is an effective learning tool for neurodivergent individuals to learn social skills, and is commonly used in a range of therapies. Our behaviprogram uses the table top roleplaying game 'Dungeons and Dragons' (D&D), and we have written and designed a custom campaign specifically so that participants can explore and develop identities, whilst learning and practicing pro-social behaviours in a low-risk environment.
SOCIAL QUESTS IS A NEURO-AFFIRMING PROGRAM WHERE WE CELEBRATE NEURODIVERGENCE AND EACH INDIVIDUAL'S DIFFERENCES.
At Social Quests our passionate and highly skilled practitioners aim to help participants engage with the world of D&D whilst experiencing positive shifts in self-esteem, and pratice transferable self-autonomy skills which will allow them to navigate social situations in the real world - all whilst having FUN!
Our Team
Social Quests is designed and delivered by PhD researcher (Psychology), Dr Brendan Tan (PhD) and medical doctor Dr Paul Zotov (MBBS), two highschool friends who have a passion for working with neurodivergent individuals and a love for Dungeons and Dragons (D&D).
They both enjoy having a laugh and are passionate about fostering fun, and teaching social skills in a safe and inclusive learning environments, which makes Social Quests the most enjoyable behavioural program out there!
Dr Brendan Tan
Co-Founder, Social Quests
With over a decade of experience working with Autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions, Brendan loves working with young people to develop self-confidence and social skills.
Dr Paul Zotov
Co-Founder, Social Quests
Paul has over a decade of practicing medicine in a range of clinical contexts, has run countless social Dungeons & Dragons sessions, and is a maestro at developing rich and enjoyable stories.