Interactive Play for Children with Autism

<p>This is a comprehensive guide to establishing shared play experiences that assist in the development of communication social understanding and cognition.</p><p>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.</p><p>Diana Seach expertly discusses how play enables children with Autism to:</p><ul> <li>represent their knowledge of the world and their relationships with others </li> <li>spontaneously explore ways of thinking about themselves and the objects they encounter </li> <li>develop communication and companionship </li> <li>discover motivating ways to learn </li> <li>extend their imagination and creative potential. </li> </ul><p>Those who live and work with children who have Autism and Asperger Syndrome will find <em>Interactive Play for Children with Autism</em> an invaluable tool when implementing strategies to develop interactive play in educational establishments care settings and the family home. </p>