Foundation role plays for autism : role plays for working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, parents, peers, teachers and other professionals / Andrew Nelson
Published
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010
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
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 photoc