Episode 521 - Lego Therapy for Foster & Adoptive Children with Dr. Jerrod Brown

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” -Proverbs 17:22   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Dr. Jerrod Brown about Lego-based interventions and therapy for neurodivergent individuals, including those with FASD, autism, and ADHD. Dr. Brown explains the benefits of using Lego bricks as a therapeutic tool, highlighting their ability to improve cognitive abilities, reduce screen time, and foster social skills. He shares practical tips for implementing Lego-based activities and emphasized the importance of celebrating successes and teaching patience.   Listen to Sandra’s conversation with Dr. Brown on Episode 521 wherever you get your podcasts.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: [email protected] The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  [email protected] sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon Mobilize Ohio ReNew Retreat in NC