Brick Clubs / Social Skills Group

Building Connections Through Play

At Sutton Psychology Services, we are excited to offer Brick Clubs, delivered using the evidence-based Brick-by-Brick® program methodology, developed by Play Included in partnership with the LEGO® Foundation.

Brick Clubs provide a fun, relaxed, structured and inclusive space where children and young people build LEGO® models together in small teams. Through collaborative play, participants have natural opportunities to communicate, negotiate, problem-solve, share ideas and work together, all while doing something engaging and enjoyable. 

Our Brick Clubs take a neurodiversity-affirming approach, valuing different ways of communicating, interacting and connecting with others. They can be particularly supportive for neurodivergent children and young people, but are not limited to those with a diagnosis. Brick Clubs may also be a great fit for young people who feel less confident socially, find making or maintaining friendships difficult, or would benefit from opportunities to develop their social and emotional competence and confidence within a supportive group.

Rather than teaching social skills in isolation, Brick Club creates opportunities to develop skills naturally through shared play and meaningful interaction. Children work together on LEGO® builds, take on and rotate different roles, make group decisions and collaboratively solve challenges, with the facilitator supporting rather than directing their interactions. 

Research suggests that children attending Brick Club over a period of three months to a year may experience improvements in social skills, communication and emotional wellbeing, alongside opportunities to make friends, play together and grow in confidence. 

Brick Clubs at Sutton Psychology Services are facilitated by Dr Gemma Slack, Licensed Psychologist and Brick-by-Brick® Certified Facilitator, and can be delivered through our Tampa clinic or within schools.

Build together. Connect with others. Have fun.

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