LEGO® Based Therapy*

LEGO® Based Therapy is a type of play-based therapy designed for children that harnesses the therapeutic power of play, aligning with how children naturally learn about themselves and the world around them. Through this approach, children develop crucial communication skills, learn diverse ways to interact with others, adjust their behaviour, and enhance their problem-solving abilities.

The Lego® System of bricks plays a central role in this therapy. Unlike the unpredictability of free play, Lego® offers a structured and calming environment, allowing children to feel regulated and engaged during therapy sessions.

This program is suited to children with social communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, social phobias, ADHD and more.  LEGO® Based Therapy taps into the natural interest and motivations of children, making it a highly effective form of therapy.

Whilst Lego® based therapy principles can be used in 1:1 sessions, this program is more specifically designed for a small group of 3 children. Children are assigned roles and then supported to work collaboratively on the same construction. Each child will get a turn of every role. The focus of the collaborative build is on social communication. The children are supported to listen to each other, as well use positive language and practice positive social interactions. Social skills, language, confidence, resilience, perseverance, self-esteem and the ability to regulate emotions and behaviours are just some of the many skills developed when children engage in LEGO® construction with their peers.  

The children begin each session choosing which LEGO® construction they would like to build.  Roles are then assigned (which are rotated each session) and the children work together to build each chosen construction, with the support of the facilitator.  After the structured part of the session the children will engage in some free time, where the children will build whatever, they desire, and then share their creation with the group.

*Availability is subject to group suitability and multiple interest.