An Introduction to Lego Therapy
Speech and Language Therapist Sima Khayat will take you through an evidence based approach that aims to develop social communication skills using the Lego Therapy.
This webinar is designed for parents, caregivers, educators, practitioners, and advocates in helping children with developmental delays and communication difficulties.
Overview
Lego therapy is a form of play-based therapy that uses Lego building blocks as a tool to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disorders improve their social, communication, and problem-solving skills, social interaction, turn taking skills, and the learning of new concepts
Research has shown that Lego therapy can be an effective intervention for children developmental journey. A study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that children who participated in Lego therapy sessions showed significant improvements in their social communication and problem-solving skills, compared to a control group who did not receive the therapy. Other studies have also found that Lego therapy can improve children’s attention, memory, and language skills.
Lego therapy can be used as a standalone intervention or as part of a comprehensive development plan for children with learning challenges. It can also be adapted for use with children with other developmental disorders, such as ADHD, Down syndrome, or developmental delays. It is an effective way to help children with autism spectrum disorder improve their social, communication, and problem-solving skills, and it is a fun, enjoyable activity that the children look forward to.
In this workshop, you will learn:
In this workshop, you will learn:
1. What is Lego Therapy?
2. The benefits of Lego Therapy
3. How is Lego Therapy carried out?
Objectives of the webinar include:
1. Providing an overview of the history and research behind Lego therapy and its use as a therapeutic tool for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disorders.
2. Giving participants an understanding of how Lego therapy works, including the structure and routine of therapy sessions, and the skills that can be developed through Lego therapy.
3. Sharing strategies for setting up and running a Lego therapy session, including tips for selecting the right building blocks and creating a safe and engaging environment for the children.
4. Providing practical guidance for working with children with developmental delays, including how to adapt the therapy for different age groups and abilities.
5. Offering resources, case studies, and best practices for participants to use in their own practice or with the children they care for.
6. Giving a chance for participants to ask questions and interact with the presenter, and to network with other participants for further support and information sharing.
7. Giving the participants a better understanding of how Lego therapy can be an effective tool for helping children with developmental delays improve their social, communication, and problem-solving skills, and how they can incorporate it into their own practice or parenting strategies.
About the speaker
Sima Khayat is a highly qualified and experienced speech and language therapist with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Therapy, graduated with Honours. Sima has expertise in various therapeutic approaches, including the Hanen approach, Lego Therapy, and Colourful Semantics. She has extensive experience working with children with a wide range of communication difficulties, including developmental language disorder, language disorder, phonological disorder, dysfluency, autism spectrum disorder, and early communication difficulties. Sima has a special passion for Lego therapy, which she has been providing to her clients. She has seen firsthand the positive impact that Lego therapy can have on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders. Sima has a deep understanding of how to use Lego blocks to help children improve their social, communication, and problem-solving skills, and she is an expert in adapting the therapy for different age groups and abilities. As a bilingual therapist, Sima is fluent in English and Arabic, with moderate levels of proficiency in Spanish and French. This allows her to work with a diverse range of families and children, and effectively communicate with them.
We hope that the information shared in this webinar will help you better understand Lego Therapy. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
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Thank you for your interest in Lego Therapy and we hope you find the webinar informative and valuable.
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