There are no prerequisites to participating in this workshop.
LEGO-Based therapy is an evidence based social skills program developed for people on the Autism Spectrum by Daniel Le-Goff and Simon Baron- Cohen. It has been successfully replicated across the world, and fits well into the New Zealand and Australian context. It is an excellent therapy model for clinicians and professionals with existing skills and knowledge in group theory, clinical reasoning and Autism.
This triad therapy model coaches group participants to work as a team using LEGO® in a structured way to achieve an outcome together as a group. The intrinsic value of LEGO® for the participants means that motivation and volition is naturally high, so learning of the social skills is accelerated. Research has also shown the skills learned in the group naturally transfer well to other settings such as from the clinic setting to the home.
Please Note: this is LEGO-Based Therapy Facilitator Training NOT the Therapeutic Use of LEGO® workshop – the other workshop we offer which delves into the broader applications of LEGO® for developing social and emotional skills in tamariki and young adults.
Elen Nathan is an Occupational Therapist who has specialised in Sensory Modulation and Autism. This full day workshop also includes how to structure a group using group theory, with tips and tools around using LEGO® for sensory regulation so the sensory needs of the group are met first to ensure all participants are regulated and organised, enabling them to participate in the group to their full capacity.
When & Where:
- Auckland – 3 April 2025, 9 am – 3.30 pm
- Wellington – 13 June 2025, 9 am – 3.30 pm
- The training will come to a close at approx 3 pm and then there will be time for Q & A.
Cost: $372 inc GST. The price stated is per person.
Contact: Faye Johnson – [email protected]
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https://www.grow.co.nz/lego-based-therapy-facilitator-training/
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Learning Outcomes
This workshop is ideal for people working with individuals on the autism spectrum who want to set up and facilitate LEGO-Based Therapy groups.
Elen will introduce delegates to the background of LEGO-Based Therapy and how to run LEGO-Based Therapy for individuals on the autism spectrum. Importance is placed on hands on practice and the adult facilitator’s role in LEGO-Based Therapy. Provided will be step-by-step instructions how to run successful groups in order to promote social skills and collaborative play through a naturalistic setting. Printable resources will also be provided so delegates can start running LEGO-Based Therapy groups after completing the workshop.
The training will come to a close at approx 3 pm and then there will be time for Q & A.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is suitable for Psychologists, Counsellors, Teachers, Teacher Aides, RTLB's, Speech and Language Therapists, clinical and allied staff, key workers, SENCOs and occupational therapists.
About the presenter, Elen Nathan
Elen Nathan is a NZ registered Occupational Therapist in Napier and is a qualified Sensory Integration Practitioner (Ayres Sensory Integration). With 20 years experience in NZ and abroad working with children and adults who have diverse needs, she has specialised in Autism Spectrum Disorder which has led her to work in peak body organisations including Autism New Zealand, The National Autistic Society (UK) and Autism Victoria (AUS).
Elen is passionate about working with neuro-diverse children to build their self-esteem and self- worth through understanding themselves better, the intrinsic strengths they have, and the gifts they have to offer the world.
As the Mum of 2 busy young boys, they have taught her that often children come with their own plan and need an understanding team in their corner coaching them through life's challenges.
February, 2025
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August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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