BRICK
CLUB

Brick Club is a playful, strengths-based approach that uses collaborative LEGO building to support communication, confidence and social connection.

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Its roots can be traced to LEGO-Based Therapy, originally developed by clinical neuropsychologist Dr Daniel B. LeGoff. LeGoff noticed that children who often found social interaction difficult were naturally connecting with one another through their shared interest in LEGO building. From these observations, he developed a structured approach that used this common interest to create meaningful opportunities to practise social communication and collaboration.

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Brick Club builds upon these principles, creating an environment where children can connect through something enjoyable, familiar and motivating.

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In traditional group Brick Club activities, children may take on different roles, such as Engineer, Supplier and Builder, working together towards a shared goal. This naturally encourages skills such as turn-taking, listening, giving and receiving instructions, negotiating, problem-solving, flexible thinking and managing frustration.

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But for me, one of the most valuable things about bricks is their potential as a gateway medium.

Talking directly about thoughts, feelings or relationships can sometimes feel overwhelming for a child. Building alongside someone can take away some of that pressure. There is something to focus on, something to do with your hands and something concrete around which communication can naturally develop.

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A pile of bricks can become a shared language.

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Brick-based sessions can provide opportunities to experience mastery, creativity and success, while gently supporting confidence, communication and connection. There is no expectation that a child must be naturally sociable, highly verbal or an expert builder. Their interests and strengths provide the starting point.

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Most importantly, Brick Club is designed to feel fun. Children are given opportunities to build, experiment, collaborate, solve problems and connect with others through play.

 

Sometimes connection begins not with a conversation, but with two people building something together.