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The Implementation of Lego®-Based Therapy in Two English Mainstream Primary Schools
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Evans, Vanessa; Bond, Caroline – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2021
Small-group interventions are often used in schools to support the development of children's social skills. One such intervention, Lego®-Based Therapy (LBT), is increasingly popular internationally in schools. Although LBT has an emerging evidence-base, there is limited research exploring effective LBT implementation. An in-depth, exploratory…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Play Therapy, Elementary School Students, Program Implementation
I-SOCIALISE: Results from a Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial Investigating the Social Competence and Isolation of Children with Autism Taking Part in LEGO® Based Therapy ('Play Brick Therapy') Clubs in School Environments
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Wright, Barry; Kingsley, Ellen; Cooper, Cindy; Biggs, Katie; Bursnall, Matthew; Wang, Han-I; Chater, Tim; Coates, Elizabeth; Teare, M. Dawn; McKendrick, Kirsty; Gomez de la Cuesta, Gina; Barr, Amy; Solaiman, Kiera; Packham, Anna; Marshall, David; Varley, Danielle; Nekooi, Roshanak; Parrott, Steve; Ali, Shehzad; Gilbody, Simon; Le Couteur, Ann – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
Social learning through friendships is important in child development. Autistic children often initiate and engage in social interactions differently than neurotypical peers. LEGO® based therapy is a group intervention which facilitates social interactions with peers using collaborative LEGO® play. A 1:1 cluster randomised controlled trial with…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Friendship, Interpersonal Competence, Social Isolation
Social Relations and Innovation: Changing the State of Play in Hospitals.
Hall, David J. – 1977
Data on the process and impact of introducing play therapy in children's hospitals in England and Wales are presented in this book. The effects of the introduction of play therapy on children's behaviors in children's wards and on the relationships between parents, doctors, nurses, ancillary staff, and playleaders are described. The responsiveness…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Hospitals, Innovation
Play and Education in Hospital: Getting Your Act Together.
Matthews, Maree – 1991
Child Life Programs in hospital settings aim to involve children in activities and relationships appropriate to their needs. Child Life programming is an essential component of health care, as it promotes: (1) advocacy for children, families, and individuals; (2) the sharing of resources and knowledge; (3) cohesion in the health care team; and (4)…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Hospital Personnel