Foundation role plays for autism [electronic resource] : role plays for working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, parents, peers, teachers and other professionals / Andrew Nelson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nelson, Andrew, 1978-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autism spectrum disorders--Treatment.

Autism spectrum disorders.

Autistic children.

Role playing in children--Therapeutic use.

Role playing in children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Role play is an ideal tool for helping people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) develop and practice communication and social skills. It is also an effective way of informing others about what it's like to have ASD, and of teaching professionals how individuals with ASD can best be supported. ""Foundation Role Plays for Autism"" contains safe and structured role plays for working with different groups, including individuals with ASD, their teachers, caregivers, parents and peers. It provides materials for custom-making role plays to suit the specific needs of participants and photocopiable

Contents:

FRONT COVER; Foundation Role Plays for Autism Role: Plays for Working with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parents, Peers, Teachers and Other Professionals; CONTENTS; FOREWORD by Dr. Pamela Wolfberg; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER1 Role Play for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum; CHAPTER 2 Role Play for Teachers and Caregivers; CHAPTER 3 Role Play for Parents; CHAPTER 4 Role Play for Peers; Chapter 5; CHAPTER 5 Printable Tools for Facilitation; REFERENCES; CD TRACK LIST

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0-85700-378-X

OCLC:

701718188