Learning through play
One of the best ways for children with autism, Asperger’s, and sensory processing disorders to learn is through play. Children improve their motor skills, language skills, and social skills by moving their bodies and interacting with their environment. Yet the biggest challenge parents, teachers, and loved ones face with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders is how to successfully engage them in play.
Pediatric occupational therapist Tara Delaney provides the answer. In 101 Games and Activities for Children with Autism, Asperger’s, and Sensory Processing Disorders, she shows you how to teach your children by moving their bodies through play. These interactive games are quick to learn but will provide hours of fun and learning for your child. And many of the games can be played indoors or outdoors, so your child can enjoy them at home, outside, or on field trips.
More than one hundred games that help your child:
- make eye-contact, stay focused, and strengthen his or her motor skills
- associate words with objects and improve language and numerical skills
- learn how to interact with others, how to take turns, and other social skills needed for attending preschool and school
Kellie Schwenk –
I love this book, my 3 1/2 year old grandson, has Sensory Processing Disorder, I bought it for my daughter in law to read.
Burton R. Clarke –
We have quite a few hyper-active kids in church. I bought this hoping that these toys might have a calming effect on them – and it does. We have seen a very noticeable and positive difference in behavior issues since we allow the children to select and take one toy with them into worship. Couldn’t be happier.
Miss Reynolds –
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Brenda P. –
An awesome book. Must have
Christine –
Finally a trauma book that isn’t only focused on theory and data. As teachers we know we have kiddos with trauma, this book gives you strategies and ideas to use with your whole class to support everyone.