Croix just finished building his first Lego set almost entirely on his own and it wasn’t just any set. It was a T-Rex that moves and ROARS in his imagination!
🦖 This Was Big for Us
This wasn’t just play. It was progress. In the past, Croix would start a Lego project, wander off halfway, and I’d be the one finishing it (because open bags of Legos drive me wild 😂). But this time was different. He stayed. He focused. He was committed.
Even when it took hours. Even when I told him we’d finish it tomorrow and he got upset. Even through all the small, detailed steps. He was present and y’all… that’s not something I take lightly!
I helped guide him with piece orientation (because those Lego instructions can get tricky), but he built the dinosaur. He followed through.
Now he guards it with his life. You can’t touch it too long or he’ll snatch it back. And honestly? That pride? He earned it!
3 Ways Legos Help Neurodivergent Kids:
1. Fine Motor Skill Development:
Snapping tiny bricks together strengthens hand coordination and muscle control; great for kids working on writing, buttoning, or daily living skills.
2. Visual-Spatial Reasoning:
Following Lego instructions supports sequencing, visual processing, and orientation awareness especially when guided with patience.
3. Emotional Regulation & Focus:
With the right pacing and encouragement, Lego builds can help kids develop stamina, handle frustration, and feel the deep reward of completing a task.
Final Thoughts
This T-Rex build wasn’t about toys. It was about trusting HIS process. Seeing him lock in and love what he was doing reminded me: he learns best when it’s meaningful. When it’s his choice. When he’s allowed to go at his pace. No matter how long it takes.
I am already eyeing the next dino Lego set…I’ll let you know if he stares at me again. 😂
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