LEGO® as the channel for communicating, collaborating, building motivation and developing relationships.
Some of Brenna's favorite experiences are seeing the excitement and suspense when kids ask "Can we have Lego Club today?!" It became evident that Lego Club was easily considered one of the best parts of the child's week. Although Brenna was in "think-therapy" and "coach communication" mode, members of Lego Club were focused on "building, constructing, creating and being part of a peer group that shared the same motivation!"
THE BEST KIND OF LEARNING IS WHEN IT'S SO MUCH FUN THE CHILD DOESN'T KNOW IT'S HAPPENING
What is "Lego Club"?
- The "LEGO® Club" model was developed by Daniel B. LeGoff with support from Gina Gomez de la Cuesta, GW Krauss, and Simon Baron-Cohen and their studies on the effectiveness of using Lego®-Based Therapy to build social competence for children with social learning needs
- LEGO® Club is a social group therapy program involving a small number of children who work together in building lego bricks
- Interaction is facilitated by dividing the tasks of lego brick building among the group of children so that they have joint and interactive jobs to do
- The LEGO®-Based Therapy process requires a division of building, communicating, rule setting, social engaging, and having fun!
What are some benefits of a social skills Lego® group?
- Being part of a Lego® Club supports and enhances identification with a peer group, improves social motivation, promotes peer modeling, joint achievement and relationship development, creates opportunities to practice social skills and creates a socially safe environment where accomplishments are celebrated
What can my child learn in a social skills group?
In Lego® Club, we work on developing social communication skills, such as
- sharing & turn-taking
- following group rules
- finding common interests
- greeting others
- planning and collaborating with others
- reciprocating conversation
- giving opinions and feedback
- navigating disagreements & problem-solving
- reading social cues and body language
- understanding others' thoughts and feelings
- making social inferences
Who can join social skills "Lego® Club" group therapy?
- Lego-Based Therapy works for all ages. Groupings are dependent upon current availability.
- Lego® Club group therapy is open to a diverse population and welcomes all children needing this kind of support in social skill development.
- Lego® Club group therapy can benefit children with social learning challenges such as Autism Spectrum, language delay, stuttering, ADD/ADHD, sensory and fine motor, social adjustment difficulties or delayed play skills
FAQ
Why should I enroll my child in Lego Club?
The lego group structure allows for peer modeling, peer interaction and opportunities to practice social skills with peers. If your child would benefit from a peer group with shared interest, Lego Club may be a good fit!
Is my child a candidate for Lego Club?
Consider some of these questions:
> Does your child have difficulty making friends or engaging with others?
> Does your child have a hard time taking perspectives of peers?
> Does your child have a difficult time navigating problems or resolving conflicts with peers?
> Does your child have a hard time following group rules?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, your child may benefit from being part of a collaborative group such as LEGO Club.
> Does your child have difficulty making friends or engaging with others?
> Does your child have a hard time taking perspectives of peers?
> Does your child have a difficult time navigating problems or resolving conflicts with peers?
> Does your child have a hard time following group rules?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, your child may benefit from being part of a collaborative group such as LEGO Club.
Will insurance cover the program?
It is possible if we are in-network with your insurance provider. Please inquire about which insurances we currently accept.
What kind of children are in Lego Club?
The groups are provided for any child needing support with social skills. The child may or may not have a diagnosis.
what is the price of lego club?
Fees vary depending on the program. Please email to get more information.
How are the Lego Club groups determined?
Groups are generally determined by age, goals and needs.
How long is a Lego Club program?
Programs will range from 6-12 weeks long. Sessions are typically 45 minutes.
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