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