Neurohabilitation Through LEGO®-Based Therapy for Cognitive Functions in Down Syndrome

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The most prevalent chromosomal condition, Down syndrome (DS), is often linked to deficiencies in working memory, executive function, and visuospatial skills. Innovative approaches to promote cortical plasticity and improve cognitive development have been suggested, including play- and technology-based therapies like LEGO®-based neurohabilitation. In this pre-experimental study, a 16-year-old adolescent with DS undertook 30 sessions of increasingly sophisticated LEGO®-based therapy, covering everything from robotic assembly and programming to block creation. Before and after the session, a neuropsychological evaluation was carried out using the Rey complex figure, motor control, and five-digit tests. The reliable change index (RCI) was used to analyze changes in performance. Constructive praxis, processing speed, and overall efficiency all showed notable clinical improvements, especially in the copy score, total complexity, and total processing. These findings imply that LEGO®-based neurohabilitation can provide significant gains in executive efficiency, visual–spatial abilities, and cognitive processing while offering a stimulating, developmentally appropriate therapy setting.

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