Dungeons and Dragons DND D&D RPG for Autistic or Neurodivergent Friends
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
*Use code: Trammel2020 to save $20 if you are new to the Outschool Platform* *This is an ongoing class and campaign that will allow characters to be able to hop in and out of the adventure as needed* We will be playing 5E based DND in the Forgotten Realms or Other Worlds. We will build this adventure together as a group with the DM bringing it all together. You will battle monsters and evil foes, solve mysteries, role play, cast spells, and work together to complete the quests. When you work together and do well on these quests you can earn XP to level up your characters! *You can bring your character, We can have a pre-made one ready to go for you, or adjust one to your liking in class* *The campaigns are highly learner dictated and we will update what realm each section is in* Dungeons and Dragons has shown a lot of positive results in social and emotional learning in neurodivergent children, as well as children who are on an IEP or 504 plan. Through patience, positive reinforcement, and active engagement, D&D allows children the opportunity to think deeply, learn communication skills, and familiarize themselves with how to process complex emotions. D&D provides an escape from the consequences of a real world and allow for exploration of the self and learning through a fantasy world how to engage in everyday life outside of sessions. It provides an outlet for anger, an ability to try speaking to strangers with little active repercussions, and an escape from everyday responsibilities or judgments. D&D allows real bonds and friendships to be formed through a community of acceptance and a love of the campaign, and this can prove to be invaluable in a child's life. D&D Classroom Rules By signing up for this class/D&D campaign you agree to the rules. Any rule breaking can result in learners getting put into the waiting room to reread the rules. These rules are in addition to all Outschool rules. Mission Statement: This is a cooperative RPG. Success is not determined by an individual feat but rather the group as a whole. Be respectful to your party members Don’t argue with the DM Don’t argue if your character dies Do not kill fellow members or purposely create scenarios that will “accidentally” kill your members Keep your actions of your character appropriate for your age group Don’t steal from the other members Try to resurrect members of your party who have died Listen to each other Don’t lie about your rolls Be friendly and Have Fun
Learning Goals
Teamwork, Collaboration, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Safely Roleplaying
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be combat, violence and other things discussed that is relevant to the RPG of dungeons and dragons
D&D Classroom Rules
By signing up for this class/D&D campaign you agree to the rules. Any rule breaking can result in learners getting put into the waiting room to reread the rules. These rules are in addition to all Outschool rules.
Mission Statement: This is a cooperative RPG. Success is not determined by an individual feat but rather the group as a whole.
Be respectful to your party members
Don’t argue with the DM
Don’t argue if your character dies
Do not kill fellow members or purposely create scenarios that will “accidentally” kill your members
Keep your actions of your character appropriate for your age group
Don’t steal from the other members
Try to resurrect members of your party who have died
Listen to each other
Don’t lie about your rolls
Be friendly and Have Fun
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Maine Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Fort Hays State University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Gordon College
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Computer Engineering from State College of Florida
The Dungeon Master who is curating this has led a group of DND players on a weekly who have special needs or are on the spectrum for over a year now. She has pursued graduate studies in Psychology and how the brain works. It is near and dear to her heart because her brother is Autistic and wishes he would have had an outlet like DND when he was growing up and wants to provide a space now for other students like her brother to get that safe space to learn and interact.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly1x per week
85 min
Completed by 147 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-6 learners per class