ABSTRACT
Play-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders explores the most recognized, researched, and practical methods for using play therapy with the increasing number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), and shows clincians how to integrate these methods into their practices. Using a diverse array of play-based approaches, the book brings together the voices of researchers and practicing clinicians who are successfully utilizing play and play-based interventions with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. It also examines the neurobiological underpinnings of play in children on the autism spectrum and the overall effect of play on neuro-typical and neuro-atypical development. Finally, through careful integration of theory with real-world clinical case application, each chapter also shows clinicians how to incorporate a particular treatment approach and make it a viable and effective part of their work with this challenging clinical population.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|35 pages
Foundations
part II|191 pages
Individualized Play-Based Interventions
chapter 5|18 pages
From Monologue to Dialogue
chapter 8|17 pages
Relational Intervention
chapter 9|16 pages
The Narcissus Myth, Resplendent Reflections, and Self-Healing
part III|63 pages
Programmatic Play-Based Intervention
chapter 12|18 pages
DIR Floortime
chapter 13|21 pages
The PLAY Project
chapter 14|21 pages
The ACT Project
part IV|59 pages
Expressive/Creative Interventions