Trauma Therapy by Trish
Award Winning Emotional Wellbeing & Educational Support Services
Block Therapy
Lego-based therapy was developed by Dr Daniel B LeGoff in 1997. It is an evidence based approach that aims to develop social communication skills in autistic children, such as sharing, turn-taking, following rules, using names and problem-solving.
As LEGO is a registered trademark, "Block-Based" is used instead by many. The technique and theory is the same.
How it Works
Participants work in groups of three with each participant having a distinct role to build a Lego model collaboratively:
- Engineers use the building instructions and ask the Supplier for the specific blocks needed.
- Suppliers gives the Builder the pieces.
- Builders follow the building instructions from the Engineer in order to construct the model.
Roles are rotated each session, so everyone gets chance to experience all of the tasks.
This programme is available as either a 6 or 12 week programme (12 being the most beneficial). It consists of a weekly session of 45-60 minutes each.
There is no reason why this technique could not support young people and adults too! Whilst this technique lends itself to the autism strengths of routine and systems, it is not limited in it's benefits to them alone.
The main benefits are:
- Communication Skills (listening, speaking, vocabulary)
- Turn Taking
- Patience
- Following Instructions (visual diagrams, verbal instructions)
- Joint Attention Skills
- Team Work
Alongside this is quality time with an adult facilitator, in a small group setting where they are encouraged and self-esteem can grow.
"Daniel B. LeGoff, the inventor of LEGO (R)-Based Therapy, has provided a colourful set of case studies to help teachers and clinicians get a real feel for how to implement this playful and non-stigmatising intervention with kids with autism.
LEGO (R)-Based Therapy harnesses their strong drive to systemise to help them learn how to socialise. It is also intrinsically rewarding for such kids. As such, it is a pleasurable experience for both the therapist and the child. "
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Director, Autism Research Centre, Cambridge University, UK
Price
The base price for this programme is as follows;
Individuals:
- 6 week programme £90 per person
- 12 week programme £150 per person
Schools & Organisations:
- 6 week programme for 3 children £270
Discounts are often available, so please ask.
Block Therapy is rigid in technique
- therefore it is not suitable for people with PDA characteristics.
Block Therapy is available for Age 6+ currently
How to start work with me...
If you are an individual
- Email to request a FREE telephone consultation
- Available to book individually or in sibling, friendship, or home education groups (minimum numbers are required to run a programme)
- Then, if we are sure this is the right support for you...
- We can discuss payment plans, diary availability etc
- Booking confirmation, contracts and invoice is sent
- Start your sessions
SUMMER HOLIDAY LEGO CLUB is available
If you are a school or other organisation
- Email to request a FREE professional discussion about the needs of your school; available in-person, via Zoom or Teams, or by phone
- Estimates will be provided
- Then, if you wish to proceed...
- Diary availability will be secured
- DBS information & business insurance will be provided
- Booking confirmation, contract, invoice and consent forms will be provided
- YOU book the room within school to ensure diary availability
- YOU choose the participants
- I turn up and deliver the service
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