Daniel B. LeGoff

Yes, I know my name starts with LEGO, and that is a complete coincidence.

I was born and educated in Canada, at the University of Winnipeg in Manitoba, and then Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. I've spent a lot of time with LEGO materials, both as a kid and as an adult, but that's not a big part of what I do for a living. I am a clinical neuropsychologist and I evaluate and help children and adults with neurological problems, including autism, brain injuries, and developmental disabilities.

I have authored two books about LEGO-based therapy, both published by Jessica Kingsley Publishing. The first is a how-to manual written for professionals who are interested in doing LEGO-based therapy groups to improve social development in children with autistic conditions. The second is a series of case studies and more detailed content about the rationale and methodology involved in LEGO-based therapy. I am currently finishing a third book, tentatively titled, "For Families, Lessons from LEGO-Based Therapy," which is for parents, relatives and other people who want to help those with autistic or other conditions which affect social development.

Publications by Dr. LeGoff:

LeGoff, D.B. (2023). LEGO-Based Therapy: Current theory and practice. Boca Raton, FL: Universal Publishers.

LeGoff, D.B. (2023). Being autistic is not a behavior problem: A critique of applied behavior analysis in the era of neurodiversity. Boca Raton, FL: Universal Publishers.

LeGoff, D.B. (2017). How LEGO-Based Therapy Works: Landing on My Planet. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishing.

LeGoff, D.B., Gomez de la Cuesta, G., Krauss, G.W. & Baron Cohen, S. (2014). LEGO-Based Therapy. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishing.

LeGoff, D.B., Krauss, G.W. & Allen, S.L. (2011). Innovative uses of LEGOŽ materials for improving social competence in children and adolescents. In, L. Gallo-Lopez, and L. Rubin, (Eds.), Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. New York: Routledge Publishing.

LeGoff, D.B., Krauss, G.W. & Allen, S. (2010). LEGOŽ play therapy for children with autistic disorders. In, A.A. Drewes & C.E. Schaefer (Eds), School-Based Play Therapy, Second Edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

LeGoff, D.B. & Sherman, M. (2006). Long-term outcome of social skills intervention based on

interactive LEGOŽ play. Autism, 10 (4), 1 - 31.

LeGoff, D.B. (2004). Use of LEGOŽ as a therapeutic medium for improving social competence. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 34, 557 - 571.