Lego Social Skills Group

Program Structure and Duration

We are currently enrolling for ages 9 to 11 only. Additional age groups may be added in the future depending on interest. Check back for more details!

The program consists of an intake session and six weekly group sessions. The group is capped at nine children, and a waitlist will be maintained. It is an open program, meaning that there is no definitive start and end date; rather, children can enter the group based on availability. 

We require a six-week commitment to give both your child and other group members the opportunity to connect with one another and develop new skills. At the end of the six weeks, a child can continue participation if the waitlist is clear. Attendance is then charged on a weekly basis at $50 per session, and your child must attend a minimum of twice a month to maintain a spot in the group. We understand that life happens and we’re happy to put your enrollment on pause until your child is able to attend again. If more than four months has passed since the last attendance, a new intake may be needed to ensure that we have up-to-date information.

The six-week program is a one-time fee of $375, and this includes the initial intake, six group sessions and all materials. Additional group sessions are $50/each.

The intake fee is waived for current clients or those who have completed evaluations within the last 12 months of initial enrollment, bringing the cost down to $300.

What to expect

Each group is 75 minutes long, and begins with a brief check-in to talk about the build project and provide reminders about each job and group rules. Team members will rotate between the following jobs at designated intervals throughout the build: 

• Supplier: Manages the materials and provides the necessary pieces to the builder. 

• Engineer: Tells the supplier what pieces are needed, and instructs the builder on location.

• Builder: Receives pieces from the supplier, and places them in the correct place based on instructions from the engineer. 

Throughout the session, the facilitating therapist(s) will support team members in making requests, giving corrections, and tackling challenges with one another. Therapists will also model giving compliments to team members and encourage peer-to-peer praise. After the build is completed, the team may work collaboratively on a free-build if time allows. After a defined clean-up period, the therapists will close out with a brief wrap-up of the day’s session. 

Why legos?

Lego-based therapy was developed by Dan LeGoff, Ph.D. to assist children with social communication and interpersonal challenges. Initially, the focus was on supporting children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

As our understanding of the many faces of neurodiversity grows, so does our appreciation for the number of other children who could benefit from a child-friendly program that encourages prosocial behavior, social connection, and emotional regulation. We believe that the applicability of the tools learned in the program is far-reaching and can even be utilized at home between parents and children!

To learn more about Dr. LeGoff’s work and the research supporting Lego-based therapy, we encourage you to visit www.legobasedtherapy.org.