Building Language Using LEGO® Bricks

Building Language Using LEGO® Bricks

Author: Dawn Ralph

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2016-08-18

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 1784503177

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Building Language using LEGO® Bricks is a flexible and powerful intervention tool designed to aid children with severe receptive and expressive language disorders, often related to autism and other special educational needs. This practical manual equips you for setting up and adapting your own successful sessions. Downloadable resources enable you to chart progress in the following key areas: - The use of receptive and expressive language - The use and understanding of challenging concepts - Joint attention - Social communication Help children with complex needs to communicate with this unique tool, derived from the highly effective LEGO®-Based Therapy.


LEGO®-Based Therapy

LEGO®-Based Therapy

Author: Simon Baron-Cohen

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2014-06-21

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0857009605

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This complete guide to LEGO® Therapy contains everything you need to know in order to set up and run a LEGO® Club for children with autism spectrum disorders or related social communication difficulties and anxiety conditions. By providing a joint interest and goal, LEGO® building can become a medium for social development such as sharing, turn-taking, making eye-contact, and following social rules. This book outlines the theory and research base of the approach and gives advice on all practical considerations including space, the physical layout of the room and choosing and maintaining materials, as well as strategies for managing behaviour, further skill development, and how to assess progress. Written by the pioneer of the approach alongside those who helped form it through their research and evaluation, this evidence-based manual is essential reading for professionals working with autism who are interested in running a LEGO® Club or learning more about the therapy.


Brick x Brick

Brick x Brick

Author: Adam Ward

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-12-01

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 0593097491

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Join the "Bob Ross of LEGO" in constructing cool creations with this how-to guide that brings legendary builds to life! Looking for something a little more exciting than your average LEGO® guide? You're in luck! Not only does this spectacular book offer step-by-step instructions for fun builds and crafts, it also includes intriguing trivia, micro challenges, and advice to boost your creative confidence. You'll also learn all about the author, Adam Ward, a professional artist who hosts the popular YouTube series Brick x Brick--and who wants you to become the best builder you can be. With a difficulty rating provided for each build, this is the perfect pick for LEGO® lovers of every skill-level. Get ready to make a masterpiece!


LEGO and Philosophy

LEGO and Philosophy

Author: Roy T. Cook

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-08-07

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1119193974

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How profound is a little plastic building block? It turns out the answer is “very”! 22 chapters explore philosophy through the world of LEGO which encompasses the iconic brick itself as well as the animated televisions shows, feature films, a vibrant adult fan base with over a dozen yearly conventions, an educational robotics program, an award winning series of videogames, hundreds of books, magazines, and comics, a team-building workshop program for businesses and much, much more. Dives into the many philosophical ideas raised by LEGO bricks and the global multimedia phenomenon they have created Tackles metaphysical, logical, moral, and conceptual issues in a series of fascinating and stimulating essays Introduces key areas of philosophy through topics such as creativity and play, conformity and autonomy, consumption and culture, authenticity and identity, architecture, mathematics, intellectual property, business and environmental ethics Written by a global group of esteemed philosophers and LEGO fans A lively philosophical discussion of bricks, minifigures, and the LEGO world that will appeal to LEGO fans and armchair philosophers alike


How to Build Easy Creations with LEGO Bricks

How to Build Easy Creations with LEGO Bricks

Author: Francesco Frangioja

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-02-26

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1684125650

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A great way to move from play to art with LEGO bricks! LEGO bricks may seem like child’s play, but you can elevate your building skills to artwork by learning simple design concepts and techniques. How to Build Easy Creations with LEGO Bricks will help you understand the basics of building easy creations with bricks. The instruction book has step-by-step directions and QR codes that will lead you to further information through videos online. From apples to helicopters to cars, your future builds will only be limited by your imagination!


The Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder's Guide, 2nd Edition

The Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder's Guide, 2nd Edition

Author: Pawel Sariel Kmiec

Publisher: No Starch Press

Published: 2016-10-01

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 1593278152

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This thoroughly updated second edition of the best-selling Unofficial LEGO Technic Builder’s Guide is filled with tips for building strong yet elegant machines and mechanisms with the LEGO Technic system. World-renowned builder Pawe? "Sariel" Kmiec covers the foundations of LEGO Technic building, from the concepts that underlie simple machines, like gears and linkages, to advanced mechanics, like differentials and steering systems. This edition adds 13 new building instructions and 4 completely new chapters on wheels, the RC system, planetary gearing, and 3D printing. You’ll get a hands-on introduction to fundamental mechanical concepts like torque, friction, and traction, as well as basic engineering principles like weight distribution, efficiency, and power transmission—all with the help of Technic pieces. You’ll even learn how Sariel builds his amazing tanks, trucks, and cars to scale. Learn how to: –Build sturdy connections that can withstand serious stress –Re-create specialized LEGO pieces, like casings and u-joints, and build custom, complex Schmidt and Oldham couplings –Create your own differentials, suspensions, transmissions, and steering systems –Pick the right motor for the job and transform it to suit your needs –Combine studfull and studless building styles for a stunning look –Build remote-controlled vehicles, lighting systems, motorized compressors, and pneumatic engines This beautifully illustrated, full-color book will inspire you with ideas for building amazing machines like tanks with suspended treads, supercars, cranes, bulldozers, and much more. What better way to learn engineering principles than to experience them hands-on with LEGO Technic? New in this edition: 13 new building instructions, 13 updated chapters, and 4 brand-new chapters!


How to Build Space Explorers with LEGO Bricks

How to Build Space Explorers with LEGO Bricks

Author: Francesco Frangioja

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-12-04

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1684125804

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Let your creativity take off with these LEGO builds! Explore the LEGO galaxy by creating these exciting space adventure vehicles! This instruction book includes full-color photos and easy step-by-step directions for each model. These stellar building ideas will rocket you into new worlds with LEGO!


LEGO Play Book

LEGO Play Book

Author: Daniel Lipkowitz

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781409327516

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'LEGO Play Book' contains a collection of all-new LEGO building ideas that will inspire you to play with your favourite LEGO models in new and exciting ways. Organised in imaginatively themed chapters, covering everything from a safari and life under the sea to extreme sports and beach scenes, this book is designed to teach you how to get the most play out of your LEGO models.


Prosody Intervention for High-Functioning Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Prosody Intervention for High-Functioning Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Author: Michelle Dunn

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2016-11-21

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 1784502685

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When making the transition to adulthood, young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder can find their opportunities limited by their impaired prosody. Through a program of evidence-based lessons and resources, this book helps to develop verbal and nonverbal skills essential to adult life, particularly in the context of looking for a job or social situations. It is a complete curriculum, covering everything from self-calming to fluency and conversational skills, and includes lesson plans, handouts, and homework. The program has been successfully used by the authors in their work with people on the autism spectrum and will be a life-changing resource for professionals as well as for parents and people on the autism spectrum wanting to improve their ability to communicate well.


Build It! Volume 1

Build It! Volume 1

Author: Jennifer Kemmeter

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Published: 2016-10-18

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 1513260383

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With simple, step-by-step directions and a visually rich design, this unique series of instruction books for LEGO® creations helps young children learn and have fun simultaneously. The Build It! series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO® models is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside Volume 1 you'll find a range of creative models to put together--from animals to airplanes, street scenes to seascapes and much more, created using the LEGO® Classic set 10693, or bricks you already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 projects featuring a diverse range of models. Full color diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun. Build hours of family fun with the Build It! instruction book series.