Build Social Skills Through Play-Based Therapy
At Thrive Therapy, we offer LEGO® Therapy—a structured, evidence-based group program designed for children aged 5 to 12. This innovative approach uses collaborative LEGO® building to enhance social communication, emotional regulation, and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment
What is LEGO® Therapy:
LEGO® Therapy is a play-based intervention for children that supports the development of:
- Social interaction and communication skills
- Fine motor coordination and creativity
- Problem-solving and perseverance
- Emotional regulation and teamwork
Each session involves small groups of 3–4 children working together to build a shared LEGO® project. Participants rotate through specific roles:
- Engineer: Reads and describes the instructions
- Supplier: Finds and delivers the necessary bricks
- Builder: Assembles the model based on guidance
This collaborative model encourages turn-taking, active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution, fostering essential social skills in a naturalistic setting.
Program Details:
- Age Range: 5–12 years
- Group Size: 3–4 children per group
- Duration: 6-week sessions
- Schedule: After school or Saturday mornings
- Location: Thrive Therapy, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Children are grouped by age and developmental level to ensure a supportive and engaging experience.
Who Can Benefit from LEGO® Therapy?
Our LEGO® Therapy program is ideal for children who:
- Experience challenges with emotional regulation (e.g., frustration, anxiety)
- Have difficulty initiating or maintaining peer relationships
- Need support with turn-taking, sharing, or compromising
- Are developing confidence in group communication
- Have mild developmental delays, fine motor challenges, or social communication differences.
We welcome neurodivergent children, including those with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or language delays, in a neuroaffirming and inclusive environment!
Insurance & Billing
LEGO® Therapy sessions may be billed under Occupational Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology services, depending on the therapist facilitating the group. This allows for potential coverage through extended health benefits.
