How LEGO®-Based Therapy for Autism Works (eBook)

Landing on My Planet

Daniel B. LeGoff (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2017
320 Seiten
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-78450-290-4 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

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"e;You know, Dr. Dan, that kid is from my planet."e;With in-depth descriptions of LEGO(R)-based therapy in action, this book explains how and why it helps to promote the development of social skills for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and related conditions. Written by Daniel B. LeGoff, who pioneered the approach, this book comprises a series of case histories of children who participated in LEGO(R) therapy. It traces the development of the evidence-based approach, shares the clinical insights gained along the way and highlights the principles which should be at the core of all effective treatment and educational strategies for children with ASDs. The case histories have real practical value for those working with children with ASDs and also help to demonstrate the subtleties of the adult facilitation role for professionals running sessions.

Autor

Daniel B. LeGoff is a licensed pediatric neuropsychologist, and the pioneer of LEGO® Therapy. A psychology graduate of the University of Winnipeg, Canada, Dr LeGoff received Master's and Doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia. He then completed residency and post-doctoral training at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, and the Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu. He specializes in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.

Inhalt

1. Introduction. 1.1. Case Studies. Aaron. Sam. Evan. 2. Facilitating the Groups. 2.1 Case Studies. Jonathan. Keith. 3. Moving to New Jersey and Developing a Deeper Understanding of Autism. 3.1 Case Studies. Anthony. Allen. Charlie. Paul. Colin. Sean. Vicky. Zeke. Matthew. 4. Conclusion. 4.1. Future Directions. References

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.3.2017
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 160 x 160 mm
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Entwicklungspsychologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
• Schlagworte: ASC • ASD • Asperger Syndrome • autism spectrum condition • Autism spectrum disorder • Behaviour • Communication • Community • Conversation • Emotional development • fun learning • Gina Gómez de la Cuesta • GW Krauss • learning development • learning difficulties • LEGO®-Based Therapy • lego therapy • occupational therapy • Play therapy • psychologists • Sen • Simon Baron-Cohen • Social Interaction • Social Skills • Social Work • Speaking • Special Needs • speech language therapy • Support • talking • Teachers • Team work • Therapists
• ISBN-10: 1-78450-290-1 / 1784502901
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78450-290-4 / 9781784502904