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Can LEGO® robotics therapy improve the mental health and social skills of adolescents on the autism spectrum?

“For young people and children with autism, social anxiety and mental health problems have a significant effect on everyday participation, including attending school, meeting friends, and using public transport.” 

- Lange

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Nearly 40% of children and adolescents on the autism spectrum experience mental health issues such as social anxiety and difficulties with interactions. 

Goal

Interventions that pique an adolescents’ natural interests, may provide opportunities for engagement and reducing anxiety. 

Aims

  • Investigate whether collaborative LEGO® Robotics therapy can reduce anxiety and increase social skills in adolescents on the autism spectrum. 
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Researchers

From Flinders
Associate Professor Pammi Raghavendra
Associate Professor Belinda Lange
Dr David Hobbs

Grant Details

Ch. 7 Children’s Research Foundation: $99,277 

Chief Investigators: 
Associate Professor 
Pammi Raghavendra
Associate Professor Belinda Lange, Dr David Hobbs

Commenced: 2020 
Completion due: Dec 2021

Further reading

LEGO could provide building blocks to better mental health for autistic teenagers

Collaborators

Griffith University

Project Partners

Autism SA

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Last Updated: 23 Jun 2021
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