LEGO® Based Therapy
LEGO® Based Therapy also known at Progressive Play® as LEGO® 'Connexions Club' is a neuro affirming child-led, evidence based, learning through play approach that aims to develop social communication skills in children through collaborative play, skills such as turn-taking and problem-solving.
Children share a fun experience when building together, which also helps to develop social bonds with their peers.
LEGO® Based Therapy was developed by neuropsychologist Dr. LeGoff in the mid 1990's (LeGoff et al., 2014), and whilst initially developed for autistic children we now know that LEGO® Based Therapy is suitable for all children who may experience communication and other social developmental difficulties.
LEGO® Based Therapy is also beneficial for individuals who experience anxiety, depression, phobias and / or adjustment disorders and has also been proven to be an extremely effective therapy as an intervention for children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
Our LEGO® 'Connexions Clubs' are run by a qualified health professional and certified LEGO® Based Therapy facilitator who works with children in groups of 3 - 4. Children build a LEGO® model collaboratively and each child takes turns in playing a specific role within the group (see below).
There is also opportunity in every session for children to undertake a freestyle build either in pairs or larger groups (based on the LEGO® Serious Play® concept).
the roles
The Engineer (Architect)
The Engineer (Architect)
The Engineer (Architect)
- Reads the instructions from instruction booklet and explains to the Builder how to build the model.
The Supplier
The Engineer (Architect)
The Engineer (Architect)
- Supplies the Builder with the right bricks to build the model.
- They wait patiently in between turns (this can be challenging!)
The Builder
The Engineer (Architect)
The Builder
- Follows the instructions to build the model and puts it all together.
- They wait patiently in between turns.