Lego Therapy
What is Lego therapy?
Lego therapy is a social development program for autistic children and other children with social communication difficulties. It uses children’s love of Lego play, as well as their strengths and interests, to develop communication and social skills.
Who is Lego therapy for?
Lego therapy is for autistic children and other children aged 6-16 years who have social communication difficulties.
What is Lego therapy used for?
To provide each child with an opportunity to practice and develop a wide range of skills, including language skills (in both giving and receiving instructions) turn-taking, negotiating, sharing and collaborative social problem-solving. It also encourages children to reflect on their own actions and skills as well as give constructive feedback to their peers.
What is the idea behind Lego therapy?
When children play with Lego, they’re more likely to interact with each other through collaborative play. Children who might not be keen to go to a social group might go to a Lego group, because they like building with Lego. The shared focus on building uses children’s strengths and helps them practise communication and social skills while having fun.
Social Club Sessions
Pupils will have the opportunity to attend a small group called ‘social club’ on Friday afternoons. Sessions focus on the pupils’ interests, such as playing chess, gardening, and arts/crafts.