Efficacy of LEGO Therapy for Adolescent with Level 1 Autism

"The LEGO Therapy intervention in this clinical trial is designed to enhance social skills in children with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The intervention involves the following components:~Group Sessions: The therapy will be conducted in small groups of three children of the same age (10-14 years) with a diagnosis of high-functioning ASD. The sessions are designed to foster collaboration and social interaction between the participants.~Duration: The intervention will last for 3 months, consisting of 12 sessions, with each session lasting 90 minutes. Sessions will take place once a week at the IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris.~Supervision: The groups will be supervised by trained professionals specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, ensuring that the therapy is structured and supportive of each child\'s individual needs.~Therapy Structure: During the sessions, children will engage in LEGO-based tasks, where they collaborate to build LEGO models."

This group will also consist of children aged 10-14 diagnosed with high-functioning ASD. However, these children will not receive LEGO therapy. Instead, they will continue their usual treatments in their local settings without participating in the LEGO therapy sessions. This group\'s outcomes will be compared with the experimental group to assess the effectiveness of LEGO therapy.