Autism, Play and Social Interaction

✍ Scribed by Lone Gammeltoft, Marianne Sollok Nordenhof

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 212
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Autism, Play and Social Interaction is a fully illustrated guide that explains how to help children with autism spectrum disorders engage in interactive play, which is vital for the acquisition of social skills and attention to shared activities. The authors explain how to set up suitably structured play environments, games schedules and play routines, and how to use visual aids and other props to facilitate co-operative play and interaction. Common children's games have been adapted to accommodate children with autism spectrum disorders and range from simple interaction, such as 'putting-in' and 'give and take', to more complex games like 'hide and seek', 'sound-lotto' and 'spin the bottle', as well as games that teach social behaviour, such as exchanging toys and engaging with other children for play opportunities. This is a practical and accessible book for parents and teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders, as well as professionals working with these children.

✦ Table of Contents

FRONT COVER......Page 1
Animal-assisted interventions for individuals with Autism......Page 5
Contents......Page 7
FORWOR BY TEMPLE GRANDIN......Page 9
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......Page 13
1 Introduction......Page 15
2 Service Dogs......Page 31
3 Animal-assisted Therapy......Page 72
4 Companion Animals......Page 101
5 Therapeutic Riding......Page 133
6 Dolphin Therapy......Page 162
7 Conclusion......Page 188
APPENDIX 1: ONLINE RESOURCES......Page 194
REFERENCES......Page 196
SUBJECT INDEX......Page 204
AUTHOR INDEX......Page 209
BACK COVER......Page 212