LEGO®-based therapy is a social skills programme for young people aged 5 – 18 years with autism spectrum conditions and related communication difficulties.

This course will enable you to set up and run your own LEGO®-Based Therapy club

For further information visit: www.bricks-for-autism.co.uk

When: 4th September 2017 09:30—15:30 Where: Cardiff—Venue TBC

Cost: £225 (early bird rate of £200 if booked & paid by 30th June 2017)

£200 (early bird rate of £180 if booked & paid by 20^th June 2017 for charities working with autism – contact Seirrah OT to check eligibility)

Light lunch provided. Limited places available, early booking advised. 

Presenter: Dr Gina Gomez de la Cuesta, co-author of the LEGO®-Based Therapy manual.

Attendees: Professionals and organisations working in the field of autism.

Unfortunately, Bricks for Autism do not offer training for parents at present, however, parents / carers can book on our LEGO ®-Based Occupational Therapy Training scheduled for 23^rd October 2017.

Optional add on study day following attendance on day 1—applying Occupational Therapy within LEGO®-based groups

The focus of the additional training day is to discuss how to develop and build upon foundational Occupational Therapy skills such as, fine motor, bilateral integration, visual and core stability within the LEGO®-Based Therapy groups. 

When: 5th September 2017 09:30—15:30 Where: Cardiff—Venue TBC

Cost: £75 (early bird rate of £60 if booked & paid by 30th June 2017)

£50 (for charities working with autism – contact Seirrah OT to check eligibility)

Presenters: Joanne Harries & Kaylie Behan

Attendees: Individuals who attended Bricks for Autism day 1 training on 4^th September 2017.

LEGO®-Based Occupational Therapy can be used as a platform for developing and building upon foundational Occupational Therapy skills; such as, fine motor, bilateral integration, visual and core stability. The course will explore how to adapt therapy for use in early intervention, with non-verbal children and for individual therapy as well as group therapy sessions.

When: 7th October 2017 09:30—15:30 Where: Cardiff—Venue TBC

Cost: £125 (early bird rate of £100 if booked & paid by 30th June 2017)

Refreshments provided.

Presenters: Joanne Harries & Kaylie Behan

Attendees: Occupational Therapists, Students and Assistants only.

LEGO®-Based Occupational Therapy can be used as a platform for developing and building upon foundational Occupational Therapy skills; such as, fine motor, bilateral integration, visual and core stability. The course will explain what Occupational Therapy is and how it helps children. The course will explore how to adapt therapy for use in early intervention, with non-verbal children and for individual therapy as well as group therapy sessions.

When: 22nd November 2017 10:00—16:00 Where: Cardiff clinic

Cost: £125

Refreshments provided.

Presenters: Joanne Harries

Attendees: Professionals & Organisations