The research, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, examined six- to 11-year-olds with autism and found that "autism-specific social difficulties reduced following Lego therapy". Lego therapy involves children building Lego models in small groups or pairs. The children are encouraged to work together and practice taking turns, sharing, joint problem solving and general communication skills. The researchers found Lego therapy was "effective in reducing maladaptive behaviours in children with autism". Lynda Tucker, principal of the National Autistic Society's Radlett Lodge School...