1st Edition

Interactive Play for Children with Autism

By Diana Seach Copyright 2007
240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

This is a comprehensive guide to establishing shared play experiences that assist in the development of communication, social understanding and cognition. Easily accessible, and packed full of practical resources, the book defines the importance of play both developmentally and psychologically as having a major influence on the enrichment of meaningful interactions and children’s learning.... Read more

1. Valuing Play  2. A Model of Interactive Play  3. Establishing a Connection  4. Enabling Communication  5. Creating Meaning  6. Developing Imagination  7. The 'Smile' Programme for Families  8. Interactive Play in Schools

Biography

Diana Seach is an educational and family consultant in Interactive Play and a Senior Lecturer in Early Years and Special Educational Needs at the University of Chichester, England.