LEGO® is an incredibly popular toy with children all over the world. It is also a fantastic learning tool particularly for children with autism who are often motivated by this fun, systematic construction toy. LEGO® therapy is a therapeutic approach for children with autism and related social communication difficulties which utilises their interest in this toy to help them develop social skills.
How does LEGO® therapy work?
A group of 3 children work together to build a LEGO® project. Each child takes on a different role:
• Engineer – oversees the design and makes sure it is followed
• Supplier – finds the ...