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Lego Therapy

What is Lego Therapy intervention? 

  • Collaborative play in which young people work together to build Lego models in a structured environment.
  • Group members have different but interdependent roles which necessitate interaction and work on a multitude of skills.
  • Rules are formulated to decide on appropriate conduct.
  • Increases interest in engaging with peers and building friendships.

What is the focus of Lego Therapy? 

  • Joint attention
  • Listening to others
  • Initiating communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Turn-taking
  • Sharing and teamwork
  • Overcoming aloofness and rigidity
  • Learning language concepts

What are the objectives of Lego Therapy?

  • To increase a child’s ability to engage and work cooperatively with their peers
  • To support a child’s ability to initiate conversation and respond appropriately
  • To increase a child’s strategies for compromise and negotiation
  • To support a child’s ability to take direction from their peers

Get in Touch

Head Teacher Rebecca Smith

Ethos College

Knowles Hill Road
Dewsbury Moor
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 4QS

Telephone01924 469170

Emailethosoffice@eat.uk.com

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