How LEGO®-Based Therapy for Autism Works

Landing on My Planet

Daniel B. LeGoff

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
21 March 2017

Teaching of autistic students; Paediatric medicine; Therapy & therapeutics

"""You know, Dr. Dan, that kid is from my planet.""

With in-depth descriptions of LEGO®-based therapy in action, this book explains how and why it helps to promote the development of social skills for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and related conditions.

Written by Daniel B. LeGoff, who pioneered the approach, this book comprises a series of case histories of children who participated in LEGO® therapy. It traces the development of the evidence-based approach, shares the clinical insights gained along the way and highlights the principles which should be at the core of all effective treatment and educational strategies for children with ASDs. The case histories have real practical value for those working with children with ASDs and also help to demonstrate the subtleties of the adult facilitation role for professionals running sessions."

By: Daniel B. LeGoff
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9781785927102
ISBN 10: 1785927108
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 21 March 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Daniel B. LeGoff is a licensed and board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist, and the pioneer of LEGO® Therapy. A psychology graduate of the University of Winnipeg, Canada, Dr LeGoff received Master's and Doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia. He then completed residency and post-doctoral training at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, and the Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu. He specializes in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. He can be contacted at dlegoff1@hotmail.com.

Reviews for How LEGO®-Based Therapy for Autism Works: Landing on My Planet

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