ABSTRACT
This chapter explains the goals and techniques used in floor-time play therapy and how such goals and techniques serve to help the holistic development of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children. ASD children are often fixated on sensorial and repetitive play. Children diagnosed with ASD show specific traits in their play. Based on clinical observation, the most noticeable quality seen in ASD children's play is its lack of imagination and creativity and its repetitive nature. ASD children also have less variety in functional play, showing more repetition. ASD children play with their toys in a very rigid manner. They lack pretend and imaginative play. Sensory motor play will dominate the ASD child's play, and hinder him or her from engaging in symbolic play. Children with ASD show abnormalities in the first stage of play, which often produce developmental delays in the other phases. The adult interacting with the ASD child can be a therapist, a caregiver, or another significant adult.
