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Lego Therapy
LEGO Therapy is useful in developing language, communication and interaction skills using LEGO.
What is LEGO Therapy?
- A structured play activity
- There are three roles (Architect, Supplier, Builder)
- Children work together (with an adult to facilitate)
- An intrinsically motivating activity
Working together to construct a model allows children to practice:
- Listening and shared attention
- Sharing and turn taking
- Co-operation and collaborative problem solving
- Understanding and following instructions
- Understanding and using language concepts
- Giving directions, description and explanations
- Independence skills – monitoring understanding and seeking clarification
Evidence shows that with weekly small groups there is significant improvement in:
- Eye contact during free play
- Less rigid, repetitive behaviour and interests
- Significant differences between before and after the groups
- Significant improvement in ratings of ‘social development’
- Positive social behaviou