Using Peer-Mediated LEGOA® Play Intervention to Improve Social Interactions for Chinese Children with Autism in an Inclusive Setting

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a peer-mediated LEGOA (R) play intervention on improving social skills for children with ASD in an inclusive preschool in China. Three boys with ASD and 13 typically developing children participated in this study. A multiple-probe across participants design was used. The intervention consisted of LEGOA (R) construction activities incorporated with peer-mediated strategies for one child with ASD and two typically developing peers. The intervention sessions were conducted two sessions per week with a total of 28-31 sessions for each participant. Results indicated that all three children with ASD increased their social initiations and responses following the completion of the intervention. Social validity was also obtained.