Teaching Play to Children with Autism: Practical Interventions using Identiplay 2nd Revised edition

Phillips, an educational psychologist in the UK, and Beavan, a retired head teacher who does charity work in autism in the UK, describe a method for teaching play to children with autism using scripts. They outline the theory and practice of the method, provide case studies and commentary on the video clips, describe kits (with b&w photos) and accompanying scripts, and detail how to use the method beyond the main setup, such as in puppet play, working with play dough, and digging in the garden. This edition has more on developing scripts, assessing the child's current play skills, the adult's role, the use of visual/verbal support, new case studies and scripts, advice on learning outdoors, and links to resources and websites. The CD-ROM contains the video clips with text commentaries, printable scripts, and a PowerPoint presentation to facilitate professional training. There is no index. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Practical guide to teaching play to children with autism.
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 websitesA 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.