Teaching Play to Children with Autism: Practical Interventions Using Identiplay "Phillips, Nicky"

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The Identiplay intervention helps children on the autistic spectrum, and those with specific communication disorders, learn to play. Through the use of play scripts the approach promotes the development of social skills, understanding, imagination and exploration. By learning these skills the young person can enjoy reciprocal play with an adult or peer. Supported by case studies the theory behind the approach is fully outlined and scripts are provided for instant use in a number of settings.

The new edition of this popular book includes:

- More on developing your own scripts

- How to assess the child′s current play skills

- The adult′s role in play

- The use of visual/verbal support

- New case studies

- New scripts

- Advice on taking learning outdoors

- Links to resources and useful websites

A supporting CD ROM contains video clips of the intervention in practice, printable scripts and a PowerPoint presentation to facilitate professional training making this a vital resource for anyone working with young children on the autistic spectrum or with communication difficulties.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• About the Authors (p. ix)
• Acknowledgements (p. xi)
• Foreword (p. xiii)
• What is in the pack and how to use it (p. xv)
• Section 1 Theory and Practice (p. 1)
• Why Play? (p. 2)
• Play in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (p. 4)
• What is Identiplay and Where Has it Come From? (p. 6)
• Assessing the Child's Skills (p. 7)
• Writing a Script (p. 10)
• Setting up Tabletop Identiplay (p. 11)
• Why Use Identiplay? (p. 13)
• Making Your Identiplay Kits - Top Tips (p. 16)
• Exploring the Adult's Role (p. 17)
• Working in Partnership with Parents (p. 19)
• The Use of Visual and Verbal Support-A Brief Review (p. 23)
• Section 2 Case Studies and Commentary on Video Clips (p. 29)
• Who Has Used Identiplay? (p. 30)
• Amy (p. 30)
• John (p. 31)
• Finlay (p. 31)
• Katy (p. 32)
• Ben - Video Clip One (p. 34)
• Jack - Video Clip Two (p. 35)
• Luke - Video Clip Three (p. 36)
• Katy - Video Clip Four (p. 37)
• Michelle, Mum of Two Children with Autism-Video Clip Five (p. 37)
• Section 3 -Kits and Scripts (p. 39)
• Layout of Kits (p. 40)
• 1 Cars (p. 42)
• 2 Animal Set (p. 43)
• 3 Click-clack Cars (p. 44)
• 4 Animal Train (p. 45)
• 5 Children's Playground (p. 46)
• 6 Farmyard (p. 47)
• 7 Garages (p. 48)
• 8 The Sea (p. 49)
• 9 Dolls (p. 50)
• 10 Dog with Pet Carrier (p. 51)
• 11 Building Blocks (p. 52)
• 12 Space Shuttle (p. 53)
• 13 Firemen (p. 54)
• 14 Cup of Tea (p. 55)
• 15 Making a Sandwich (p. 56)
• 16 Camper Van & Park (p. 58)
• 17 Car Track (p. 60)
• 18 Teletubbies (p. 61)
• 19 Teddy Bear's Birthday Picnic (p. 62)
• Section 4 Identiplay Beyond the Tabletop (p. 65)
• Identiplay Beyond the Tabletop (p. 66)
• 1 Ducks in Water (p. 67)
• 2 Puppet Play (p. 68)
• 3 Working with Play Dough (p. 69)
• 4 Working at the Sand Tray (p. 70)
• 5 Moving Sand, Rocks or Tree Trunks (p. 72)
• 6 Working in the Water Tray (p. 74)
• 7 Helicopter Rescue (p. 75)
• 8 Diving for Treasure (p. 76)
• Taking Learning Outdoors (p. 77)
• 9 Learning to Play Skittles (p. 79)
• 10 Digging the Garden (p. 80)
• Section 5 Using Identiplay with Other Resources (p. 81)
• Using Identiplay With Other Resources (p. 82)
• 1 The Car Mat (p. 83)
• 2 Planting a Seed (p. 85)
• 3 Laying the Table (p. 87)
• 4 Making a Glass of Squash (p. 88)
• 5 Making a Sandwich (p. 89)
• 6 Making a Popoid Figure (p. 90)
• 7 Trying on a Hat (p. 91)
• 8 Making a Cup of Coffee (p. 92)
• 9 Exploring Emotions with Teddy (p. 94)
• 10 Using Musical Instruments (p. 95)
• 11 Encouraging Conversation (p. 96)
• The Development of Self-help Skills (p. 98)
• 12 Learning to Put On Socks (p. 100)
• 13 Washing Hands (p. 102)
• 14 Learning to Wait (p. 103)
• Section 6 Training Materials and Additional Teaching Supports (p. 105)
• Annotated Powerpoint Slides (p. 106)
• Useful Websites and Resources (p. 114)
• Bibliography (p. 117)