January 28th is International LEGO® Day and to celebrate, we have a free resource for you which can be found here. It offers a full how-to guide for setting up ‘Brick Club’ in your setting. At the end of the document we also have role cards for you to print and use in your club as well as a certificate to give to the children.
What is Lego-based therapy?
Lego®-based therapy, or brick club as it sometimes referred to due to trademark laws, is often recommended as an intervention to support children to improve their social communication and interaction skills. The intervention encourages group problem-solving, sharing, turn-taking and communication through the shared task of building a model using bricks. Each child has a role card (builder, engineer, supplier or director) and the adult facilitates and encourages skills in the group by asking questions, rather than giving them the answers. LEGO®-based therapy sessions usually last between 45 and 60 minutes and are delivered once a week. A minimum period of 6 weeks in recommended but can continue for as long as necessary.
Who is Lego-based therapy for?
Children who struggle with social communication and interaction would benefit from this intervention. This might be children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, or children who find working with peers difficult. It can support effective conflict resolution, working collaboratively and encourage goal-based joint problem-solving.
For more information…
For more information and training courses for LEGO®-based therapy visit the Bricks for Autism website.
