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The asperkid's game plan extraordinary minds, purposeful play... ordinary stuff

"Shows how to use purposeful, structured play that engages the bright minds of children with Asperger syndrome, building on strengths that they already have and developing core skills that they often struggle with, from fine motor and social skills, to planning and organization. Bursting with g...

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Main Author: O'Toole, Jennifer Cook.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
Subjects:
Children with autism spectrum disorders > Education.
Play therapy.
Play.
Parent teacher books.
Summary: "Shows how to use purposeful, structured play that engages the bright minds of children with Asperger syndrome, building on strengths that they already have and developing core skills that they often struggle with, from fine motor and social skills, to planning and organization. Bursting with games, activities and go-to ideas for making simple play equipment in the home or classroom, this book demonstrates how just about anything can be turned into an opportunity for learning and growth."--Back cover.
Physical Description: 247 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781849059596 (alk. paper)
1849059594 (alk. paper)
Author Notes: Acknowledgments.; Introduction.; 1. Colored Rice, Three Dimensions and See-Through Eggshells: The Foundational Role of Sensory Work.; 2. Human Knots and Cake: What it Means to Be Part of a Team.; 3. How Much ''Matter'' Can You Stuff in There? Personal Priorities, Meet Your Team.; 4. The Forest, the Trees, and the Sum of the Parts.; 5. Illusions, Spy Games and Triangles: The (Continued) Possibility of More than One Truth.; 6. Paint Chip Emotions: Helping Your Asperkid ''See'' a Rainbow of Feelings.; 7. Cracking, Poking and Popping: Breaking Through Rigidity and Letting Wonder In.; Appendix: Templates.; Resources.; References.

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