Playing, laughing and learning with children on the autism spectrum [[electronic resource] ] : a practical resource of play ideas for parents and carers / / Julia Moor

• Autore: Moor Julia <1966->
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; Philadephia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (306 p.)
• Disciplina: 362.19685882; 618.92/85882
• Soggetto topico: Autism in children - Treatment; Autistic children - Rehabilitation; Play therapy
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-280) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: FRONT COVER; Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers (Second Edition); Contents; Introduction; 1. Why is Playing So Important?; Why is play so difficult for children with autism?; So what do we actually mean by play?; Using this book; 2. Early Playing Skills: Gaining Attention and Sharing Space; What does 'sharing space' mean?; The drive to avoid; Communication; Ideas to try; Moving on; Individual example: Andrew; What is Intensive Interaction?; 3. Structured Play ; Why do children on the autism spectrum need structure?What does 'structuring play' actually mean and how does it work?; Creating play opportunity - setting the stage; Breaking play down into tasks; Applied behavioural analysis (ABA); Structuring early learning; Individual example: Sam; Structuring the day - creating a visual diary; Introducing choice and flexibility; 4. Your Computer as a Valuable Resource; Free picture communication aids; Websites to explore emotions; Website for schedules/calendars/tokens; Websites for worksheets and craft activities; Websites for interactive games ; Using interactive computer games with your child Adaptive hardware; Visual prompts for computer use; Electronic books; Using digital photography to make activities; Using digital photography to assist understanding and choice making; 5. Toys, Toys, Toys; Help - my child won't play with his toys!; Reassessing existing toys: back to basics; Being organized; Picture prompts for playing; Getting started: ideas; Individual example: Sally; Sources of toys; What to look for in appropriate toys; Separating toys into challengers and reinforcers; Modifying existing toys to remove stress ; The importance of realism Specific useful toys; Birthdays and Christmas; 6. Table-Top Games and Puzzles; What is a puzzle?; Getting started; Shapes; Introducing fun into table-top play; Colours; Matching games; Posting games; Simple jigsaws; Bricks; Threading; Categories; Memory Games; 7. Music; Saviour and enemy; Ideas to try at home; Introducing new sound; Listening and playing to music together; Relaxation; Scripts to rhythm - encouraging speech through song; How does this work in practice? - ideas; Singing spontaneous commentaries; Making your own music; Using your music box ; Reducing background noise in the home Auditory Integration Training; 8. Turn-Taking in Play; Theory of mind and social development; Why is turn-taking difficult for children on the autism spectrum?; Awareness of others: practical activities to help; Awareness of others' thoughts: practical activities to help; Small beginnings: turn-taking with an adult; Turn-taking with peers and siblings; Aids to help turn-taking; Turn-taking in everyday life; 9. Physical Games and Activities; Sensory integration problems; Getting started; Ball games; Small ball play; Large hoop; Indoor ball pit; Large boxes ; Making a tactile box
• Sommario/riassunto: This book is not just a collection of play ideas; it shows how to break down activities into manageable stages, and ways to gain a child's attention and build on small achievements. Each chapter covers a theme, including music, art, physical activities, playing outdoors, puzzles, turn-taking and using existing toys to create play sequences.
• Titolo autorizzato: Playing, laughing and learning with children on the autism spectrum
• ISBN: 1-281-78252-1; 9786611782528; 1-84642-824-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910782474103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II