LEGO-Based Play Therapy for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In brief

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Children with ASD often experience challenges in developing social relationships and engaging in age-appropriate play activities. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of LEGO®-Based Play Therapy in improving social skills and play skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. Participants are assigned to either a LEGO®-Based Play Therapy group or a control group. The intervention consists of structured group sessions conducted over a 12-week period using collaborative LEGO® building activities designed to promote communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and peer interaction. The primary outcomes are changes in social skills and play skills measured using validated assessment tools before and after the intervention. The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of LEGO®-Based Play Therapy as a supportive intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder and contribute to the development of evidence-based psychosocial interventions.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07751679

Run by

Marmara University

People needed

60

Starts

2026-08-01

Expected to finish

2027-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-07

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children aged 6 to 12 years.
• Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) or the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11).
• Regular attendance at the Istanbul Gedik University Center for Barrier-Free Life Practice and Research.
• No physical health condition that would prevent participation in group activities.
• Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian.
• Willingness of the child to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of a physical, neurological, or psychiatric condition that would prevent participation in LEGO®-Based Group Play Therapy.
• Absence from more than 20% of the planned 12 intervention sessions. Incomplete completion of the data collection instruments by the parent or legal guardian, or failure to participate in the post-intervention or follow-up assessments.
• Withdrawal from the study by the child or the parent/legal guardian at any stage of the research

Where it is running

• Istanbul Gedik University Center for Barrier-Free Life Practice and Research — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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