How LEGO-based therapy for autism works : landing on my planet / Daniel B. LeGoff.
By: LeGoff, Daniel B.
Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017Description: 320 pages : 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781785927102.Subject(s): AUTISM | CHILDREN | PLAY THERAPY | LEGO BASED THERAPY | SOCIAL SKILLSSummary: "Through a series of case histories of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) who participated in LEGO® therapy, this book shows how and why this therapy is so effective. The book provides practical guidance and inspiration for professionals working with children to improve their social interaction skills." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITEReview: "Daniel B. LeGoff, the inventor of LEGO®-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®-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" - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITEItem type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | IHC Library | Main Collection | 720 LEG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Pending hold | W008614 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Through a series of case histories of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) who participated in LEGO® therapy, this book shows how and why this therapy is so effective. The book provides practical guidance and inspiration for professionals working with children to improve their social interaction skills." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
"Daniel B. LeGoff, the inventor of LEGO®-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®-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" - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
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