Seach introduces the value of play in the social and emotional development
of children with autism, highlighting how play can and should be used and
offering readers a wealth of guidelines and strategies to set up play sessions
at home and school.Approximately one in one hundred children in the UK have some sort of
autism-related learning disability. Playtime has a therapeutic role in helping
them to develop language and communication skills. Written by one of the
country's leading authorities in this field of work, Diana Seach introduces the
value of play in the social and emotional development of children with autism.
She highlights how play can and should be used, offering readers a wealth of
guidelines and strategies for setting up play sessions at home and in the
school.; Developed through years of experience, this passionate and inspiring text
is compiled using tried-and-tested methods and materials never seen before in
previous publications. Ultimately, this book aims to provide readers with a
sound theoretical background to interactive play and advising how to use play
as a tool for learning.; "Interactive Play for Children with Autism "will be a truly inspirational
book for teachers, assistants, parents, and SENCO's working not only with
children with autism and asperger syndrome but also those with a range of
moderate or severe learning difficulties.
