Teaching Play to Children with Autism: Practical Interventions Using Identiplay [With CD (Audio)]

by Liz Beavan and Nicky Phillips

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1446207668
• ISBN13: 9781446207666
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.4"