Synopses & Reviews
Interactive Play for Children with Autism is an accessible introduction to the value of play in the social and emotional development of children with autism. The book will show how play can and should be used to develop social and communication skills through tried-and-tested interactive methods in order for the child with autism to develop a greater awareness of the 'self' and others.
By showing how play has a therapeutic role in helping children develop language and communication skills, the author explains how this method has a profound effect on their learning and acquisition of new skills. Readers will find here a wealth of guidelines and strategies for setting up play session, at home and in school and a range of play activities and techniques for developing imaginative play skills. This passionate and inspirational text, based on material that has been developed through years of experience, will inspire teachers, teaching assistants and SENCOs alike, and can be used to improve the development of not only children with autism or asperger syndrome, but also those with a range of moderate or severe learning difficulties.
Synopsis
This is a comprehensive guide to establishing shared play experiences that assist in the development of communication, social understanding and cognition.
Easily accessible, and packed full of practical resources, the book defines the importance of play both developmentally and psychologically as having a major influence on the enrichment of meaningful interactions and children's learning.
Diana Seach expertly discusses how play enables children with Autism to:
- represent their knowledge of the world and their relationships with others
- spontaneously explore ways of thinking about themselves and the objects they encounter
- develop communication and companionship
- discover motivating ways to learn
- extend their imagination and creative potential.
Those who live and work with children who have Autism and Asperger Syndrome will find Interactive Play for Children with Autism an invaluable tool when implementing strategies to develop interactive play in educational establishments, care settings and the family home.