Play-Based Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities

by Robert Jason Grant

Overview

Play-Based Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities contains a wide selection of play therapy interventions for use with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, dysregulation issues, or other neurodevelopmental disorders. The structured interventions focus on improvement in social skills, emotional regulation, connection and relationship development, and anxiety reduction. Special considerations for implementing structured interventions and an intervention tracking sheet are also presented. This valuable tool is a must have for both professionals and parents working on skill development with these populations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317327615
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/23/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	182
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Robert Jason Grant Ed.D, LPC, CAS, RPT-S is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Counselor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and a Certified Autism Specialist. Dr. Grant is a member of the American Counseling Association, Association for Play Therapy, American Mental Health Counselors Association, and the Autism Society of America. He offers training to become a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider through his website RobertJasonGrant.com and owns a private practice in Missouri where he works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Table of Contents

Foreword. Introduction. 1 Treatment Considerations. 2 Implementing Directive Play Based Interventions. 3 Primary Target Areas. 4 Emotional Regulation Interventions. 5 Social Skills Interventions. 6 Connection Interventions. 7 Additional Resources. References. Index.