School Holiday Programs for Autistic Children

	Age Groups, Days & Times 3-17 During school holidays
	Locations Various locations based on activity
	Your Host / Coordinator Autism SA Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Facilitators
	Funding Options NDIS Funding Fee for service

What are School Holiday Programs?

School holiday programs at Autism SA are where children aged 3-17 are supported to engage in activities that can help with the development of life skills, social and communication skills and friendships.

Have fun and make new friends while developing a range of life, social and communication skills.

A variety of different programs are delivered each school holidays. Read below to learn more about therapeutic programs coming up next.

Therapeutic programs

Autism SA’s therapeutic school holiday programs are smaller groups delivered by Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists at a range of times and locations.

During the upcoming School Holidays we will be running the following activities:

LEGO® Club (7-12 years)
Dungeons and Dragons (8-12 years and 13-17 years)
Cooking Group (14–17 years & 18+ years)

Read more about each group and register below.

The LEGO® Club Group is based on the principles of LEGO®-Based Therapy. LEGO® Club is a structured program, where participants aged 7-12 take on a distinct role and then work as a team, following step-by-step visual and verbal instructions, to complete a LEGO® creation.

LEGO® Club supports skill development in a range of areas, including:

Attention and focus
Expressive and receptive communication
Turn taking and sharing
Conversation and social engagement
Problem solving and decision making
Fine motor skills
Social interaction and cooperative play
Emotional regulation

And… it’s fun!!

Session options:

Busy Builders: Our LEGO® Club for Busy Builders are sessions that provide a space where movement, noise, and creative energy can all come together. It’s great for those who enjoy expressing themselves through regular movement breaks while intermittently building LEGO® creations. Movement and excitement are embraced here, allowing kids to explore their creativity in a lively and dynamic environment.

Mindful Builders: Our LEGO® Club for Mindful Builders with the lights dimmed, the space will be tailored for reduced sensory stimulation where kids can enjoy creating with minimal distractions, ideal for those who appreciate a consistently peaceful atmosphere. This session is perfect for those who enjoy slow-paced, immersive building, allowing creativity to unfold in a relaxed and quiet setting.

Dungeons and Dragons

Ages 8 – 12 & AGES 13 – 17

The Dungeons and Dragons group will be facilitated by a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists. The program focuses on supporting social, communication, language and problem-solving skills through the game Dungeons and Dragons. Participants will collaborate to create an adventure whilst implementing strategies and solving different mysteries, puzzles and encounters. The group will be supported to engage and work together as a team and overcome different challenges as they arise. The participants will learn about different social communication preferences, explore different forms of play whilst building on their self-advocacy skills within social interactions.

Cooking Group

Ages 14–17 years & 18+ years

Participants will be supported to develop their food and kitchen safety skills, basic functional cooking skills, planning and problem-solving skills (executive functioning) and social communication opportunities within a group setting. The group will support individuals to participate in a range of different foundational cooking experiences whilst supported by a multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists.

How can I access School Holiday Programs?

For more information about supports and services at Autism SA please contact us on 1300 288 476 or email at contactus@autismsa.org.au.

Autism SA is accredited and registered as a provider through the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). This means that you can pay for services at Autism SA with your NDIS funding, or you may pay yourself, through fee for service.