Autism And Play; Author: Beyer, Jannik; Paperback

Author: Beyer, Jannik
Paperback; Photographs
112 pages
Published: November 1999
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1853028452

Many children on the autistic spectrum seem to be at a very early developmental stage in their play, which tends to be less spontaneous, exploratory and varied than that of other children. This accessible handbook describes different play sequences which encourage the integration of social, emotional and cognitive development in autistic children. The easy-to-follow play strategies focus on the four key skills of visualizing, imitation, mirroring and turn-taking.The book is illustrated throughout with photographs, and includes a questionnaire for observing and assessing play interventions as an appendix. The authors combine an accessible developmental approach with practical tried-and-tested play strategies. Autism and Play will enable parents to nurture their children's sociaHandbook describes different play sequences which encourage the integration of social, emotional and cognitive development in autistic children. (nas399) Handbook describes different play sequences which encourage the integration of social, emotional and cognitive development in autistic children. (nas399)This handbook describes different play sequences which encourage the integration of social, emotional and cognitive development in autistic children. It is designed to enable parents to nurture their child's development and to guide professionals working with autistic children.