A pilot evaluation of school-based LEGO robotics therapy for autistic students

There is emerging evidence that LEGO® therapy is an effective way of supporting younger autistic children develop their communication and social skills. LEGO® robotics therapy - which uses the principles of LEGO® therapy applied to LEGO® robotics - may be an age-appropriate intervention to reduce anxiety and increase social skills in autistic adolescents.

Citation:
Raghavendra P, Hobbs D, Welz N, Trembath D, Petticrew R, et al. A pilot evaluation of school-based LEGO® robotics therapy for autistic students. Disabil Rehabil Assistive Technol. 2024.

Keywords:
LEGO® robotics; LEGO® therapy; anxiety; autism; autistic adolescents; social skills

Abstract:
There is emerging evidence that LEGO® therapy is an effective way of supporting younger autistic children develop their communication and social skills. LEGO® robotics therapy - which uses the principles of LEGO® therapy applied to LEGO® robotics - may be an age-appropriate intervention to reduce anxiety and increase social skills in autistic adolescents.