Teaching Play to Children With Autism - Practical Interventions Using Identiplay

Klappentext The Identiplay intervention helps children on the autistic spectrum, and those with specific communication disorders, learn to play. Through the use of play scripts the approach promotes the development of social skills, understanding, imagination and exploration. By learning these skills the young person can enjoy reciprocal play with an adult or peer. Supported by case studies the theory behind the approach is fully outlined and scripts are provided for instant use in a number of settings. The new edition of this popular book includes: - More on developing your own scripts - How to assess the child¿s current play skills - The adult¿s role in play - The use of visual/verbal support - New case studies - New scripts - Advice on taking learning outdoors - Links to resources and useful websites A supporting CD ROM contains video clips of the intervention in practice, printable scripts and a PowerPoint presentation to facilitate professional training making this a vital resource for anyone working with young children on the autistic spectrum or with communication difficulties. Zusammenfassung Through the use of play scripts! this practical guide helps children with autism! and those with specific communication disorders! learn to play. Inhaltsverzeichnis What Is in the Pack and How to Use it Theory and Practice Case Studies and Commentary on Video Clips Kits and Scripts Identiplay beyond the Tabletop Using Identiplay with Other Resources Training Materials and Additional Teaching Supports

Product details

• Authors: Liz Beavan, Beavan Liz, Nicky Phillips, Nicky Beavan Phillips, Phillips Nicky
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.04.2012
• EAN: 9781446207666
• ISBN: 978-1-4462-0766-6
• No. of pages: 136
• Series: Lucky Duck Books; Lucky Duck Books
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Special education; EDUCATION / Special Education / Learning Disabilities, Relating to people on the autism spectrum, Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Teaching of autistic students