1st Edition

The AutPlay® Therapy Handbook Integrative Family Play Therapy with Neurodivergent Children

By Robert Jason Grant Copyright 2023
468 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

468 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

468 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The AutPlay ® Therapy Handbook provides a thorough explanation and understanding of AutPlay® Therapy (an integrative family play therapy framework) and details how to effectively implement AutPlay® Therapy for addressing the mental health needs of autistic and neurodivergent children and their families. This handbook guides the mental health therapist working with children and adolescents... Read more

1. Neurodiversity, Ableism, & Being Neurodiversity Affirming  2. The Neurodivergent Child  3. Neurodivergent Mental Health Needs  4. Neurodivergent Play  5. Play Therapy and The Therapeutic Powers of Play  6. An Integrative Play Therapy Approach  7. The AutPlay® Therapy Process  8. The AutPlay® Therapist  9. Phases of AutPlay® Therapy and Therapy Goals  10. Parent and Family Involvement  11. The AutPlay® Therapy Follow Me Approach (FMA)  12. The AutPlay® Therapy Follow Me Approach (FMA) with Parents  13. The AutPlay® Therapy Follow Me Approach (FMA) Case Examples  14. Social Navigation Interventions  15. Emotion Identification and Expression Interventions  16. Connection (Relationship Development) Interventions  17. Anxiety Reduction, Sensory Integration, and Regulation Interventions

Biography

Dr. Robert Jason Grant is a licensed professional counselor, national board certified counselor, and registered play therapist-supervisor based in Missouri, USA.