LEGO® therapy as an intervention in autism spectrum disorders: an integrative literature review
Náiade Cristina Pereira Ramalho
Stella Maria de Sá Sarmento
10.6084/m9.figshare.7835303.v1
https://scielo.figshare.com/articles/dataset/LEGO_therapy_as_an_intervention_in_autism_spectrum_disorders_an_integrative_literature_review/7835303
<div><p>ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the effects of LEGO® therapy as an intervention for autism spectrum disorder through an integrative literature review. Methods: the study included a search of electronic databases, and nine empirical studies and three books, detailing the intervention method, were selected. Results: the studies identified quantifiable improvements in social behavior and language/communication after LEGO® therapy. Conclusion: LEGO® therapy is an intervention that favors motivation, interaction, and teamwork using a material that allows a variety of strategies, which have shown proven positive effects on the development of children with ASD.</p></div>
2019-03-13 02:42:55
Children's Language
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neuropsychology
Social skills