Kids With Autism
Why Building Works So Well For Kids With Autism
5 reasons parents of kids with autism are choosing BrickWar, and why his favorite thing might be the key.
Find his first setMaybe you just read a mom's story about her son, a Sherman tank, and the night he built for two and a half hours without an iPad.
If you're raising a child with autism, you know how rare that is. The meltdowns. The screens. The hours of army games, and the war when it's time to stop. The feeling that you just can't reach him.
Here's what that mom found out, and why it works for so many kids like hers.
1It uses his special interest, not fights it
Almost every child with autism has one thing they love more than anything. Doctors call it a special interest. For a lot of boys, it's tanks, jets and helicopters.
Brain scans show that when children with autism see their special interest, the part of the brain that controls attention becomes much more active. In one study, kids with autism chose their special interest over their favorite food.
And a research review found that using a child's own interests works better than other activities.
That's why BrickWar works: if he loves tanks, he builds a real tank. LEGO has a long standing policy against making real military vehicles, so these are the sets he's been missing.
2It's what therapists use
Brick building therapy started in the 1990s, when pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Daniel LeGoff noticed two boys with autism who didn't talk to anyone start talking to each other over building bricks in his waiting room.
Today, therapists use brick building with kids with autism all over the world.
A review of 15 studies, published in the Disability and Health Journal, found 14 of them saw improvements. Friendships. Family relationships. Kids playing alone less.
BrickWar gives him the same thing, at home: bricks, a clear plan, and a build to be proud of.
3Step by step, with a picture for every step
Kids with autism often do best with clear steps and no surprises.
Every BrickWar set comes with instructions where each step is shown in a picture. No long text, no guessing, no getting stuck halfway. He follows it on his own, one piece at a time.
That's what lets him finish. And finishing a big build on his own is a feeling he'll want again and again.
4Easy first sets, so he wins from day one
Tap a photo to see more. Sets you add go into his bundle below, where free gifts unlock.
Not every kid is ready for 1,800 pieces on day one.
The BrickWar Kids Collection has sets that are easier to start with and perfect for kids with autism: fewer pieces (from just 96), smaller builds he can finish, and picture instructions made for ages 6 and up. And they're still the real vehicles he loves, like the Sherman, the Tiger and the Humvee.
Start with a quick win. Then, when he's ready, move up to the Abrams, the Black Hawk, the Bradley.
5Something you can finally do together
Remember that review of 15 studies? One of the improvements researchers noticed was family relationships.
A build gives you something to share without forcing a conversation. You sit next to him. You hand him the next piece. He tells you everything about the real tank.
And maybe one night, he looks up and says: "Mom, come build with me."
What the experts say
"In the waiting room, these kids started talking to one another, which surprised their parents."
14 of 15 studies found improvements, including friendships, family relationships and less playing alone.
When children with autism see their special interest, the brain's attention network becomes much more active.
74 of 80 said their special interests are calming, and 77 said children's special interests should be encouraged.
What parents say
"Time and money. Worth both when building with the grandson."
"Great fun building with my lad!"
"Built this over the weekend with my son. Instructions were clear, pieces fit well. The detail is impressive."
Start with his first set
Pick one set, or build a bundle. The more sets you add, the more free gifts you unlock. Tap any photo to see more.
Compared to what you've already spent
If you're raising a child with autism, you know what help costs.
And that's after the waitlists, the drives, and the fights with insurance.
A BrickWar Kids Collection set costs less than one hour of that.
It's not instead of therapy. It's something he can do every night of the week, for the price of one session.
No waitlist. No appointment. No copay. Just a box on the kitchen table tonight, and a son who can't wait to open it.
Try it with zero risk
GUARANTEE
30 day money back guarantee.
If he doesn't love it, send it back within 30 days and get your money back. No questions.
Questions
Which set should we start with?
If it's his first set, start with the Kids Collection. A quick win makes him want the next one.
How do the free gifts work?
Add sets to his bundle. 2 sets unlock free Special Ops soldiers. 3 sets add a free MH-6 Little Bird. 4 sets add a free Humvee too. They're added to your order for free.
What's the Brick Command box?
It's our members club, and your first month is free. Every month you get $35 of store credit, so there's always a next set for him, for less. You also get 10% off this order and every set after, early access to new sets, and free set giveaways. After the first month it's $24.99/mo, and you can cancel anytime. It's ticked by default because it gives you the 10% member price, so if you untick it, your prices go up by 10%. Your free gifts stay either way.
What age are they for?
The Kids Collection instructions are made to be easy to follow for ages 6 and up. The bigger sets have more pieces and suit older kids, or a build you do together.
Can this replace his therapy?
No, and it's not meant to. Many parents use building at home alongside therapy, as something he loves to do.
Will they fit with LEGO bricks we already have?
Yes, they fit with the LEGO bricks you already own.
What if he doesn't like it?
Send it back within 30 days for a full refund.
Track your order
Please enter you tracking number below. If your tracking number doesn't work feel free to contact us at info@brickwar2.com