Lego Therapy
What is Lego therapy?
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Research has shown that LEGO Therapy can promote social competence in children with autism and related conditions. It has also been used with children with social communication needs, mental health difficulties, and to boost confidence and self-esteem. It is a play-based intervention and can be used with children as young as 4 through to adult age!
Who is Lego therapy for?
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Lego therapy was originally created for children with social difficulties associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger’s, and even Anxiety or Adjustment Disorders.
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Lego therapy can also be effective for children with receptive and expressive language difficulties with or without social communication difficulties.
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It can be used with children aged 4-17 years
Why use Lego therapy?
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Research into the benefits of a Lego therapy programme has shown it can help develop the following skills:
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Visual perception
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Language concepts
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Descriptive language
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Positional language
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Sequencing and planning
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Flexibility
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Patience
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Empathy
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Non-verbal skills
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Asking for clarification – resolving communication breakdowns
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Memory skills
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Motor skills
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The sessions are run every Wednesday after school from 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm. The cost of a full 6-week Lego programme is £165.
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Contact us to discuss your child's needs,
Sensory Storytelling
Sensory storyteller is telling a story using as many of your senses as possible. Doing this empowers all children to bring stories to life. Research has shown that sensory input is important for how children develop as this is how they learn. Sensory storytelling allows all abilities to access and engage in stories that are being read to them.
The benefits of storytelling
Language development
Concentration building
Learn new words
Helps with problem solving
Encourages thinking independently
