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"'An approachable and practical edition that will be welcomed by parents and carers alike. I know how hard it can be to find "How to" resources for parents. Well here is a gem.' - Children, Young People and Families"
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Parents of young children newly diagnosed as on the autism spectrum are often at a loss for ideas about how best to help their child. "Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum" is not just a collection of play ideas; it shows how to break down activities into manageable stages, and looks at ways to gain a child's attention and motivation and to build on small achievements.Each chapter covers a collection of ideas around a theme, including music, art, physical activities, playing outdoors, puzzles, turn-taking and using existing toys to create play sequences. There are also chapters on introducing reading and making the most of television. This updated second edition contains an extensive chapter on how to use the computer, the internet and the digital camera to find and make resources and activities, and suggests many suitable websites to help parents through the internet maze. The ideas are useful both for toddlers and primary age children who are still struggling with play.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For the parent or carer of an autistic child, play can be a very difficult area. It's often the area in which a child's departure from the "normal" developmental track becomes apparent - toys are not used in the way expected or not used at all, imaginative play fails to develop, and so forth. With "normal" play patterns not pertaining, how do you fill the day; how do you connect with the child; and how do you give them the developmental benefits, the life practice and the skills, that play helps to develop?
This book helps you answer those questions. The play discussed ranges from the very basic - tickle games or rough and tumble - to the more complex, such as helping to model imaginative play for the child. Processes are broken down into small, achievable steps that the child can then combine to get results you might previously have thought were beyond him/her. For imaginative play, for instance, one might devise a short, simple story and put it in book form, then act it out with models, then let the child act it out, then wait to see if they move on to acting out stories of their own invention. It's concrete, it's practical and it works. Perhaps as importantly, it's immensely therapeutic also for a parent of an autistic child: if, over the months and years leading to the diagnosis and subsequently, your child has been turned in your eyes into a medical problem or educational project, this will help you rediscover them as a child and learn again to have fun with them. Buy the book, help the child and feel yourself grow more cheerful as well.
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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Despite its delightful title, I was frightened that this was going to be another "Aren't I a wonderful parent" book. Instead, it is a book with many practical ideas, in particular for parents of children who have just been diagnosed and children who have a functional age below 10. Although my son received his diagnosis 5 years ago now, I found several useful new ideas. All the playing suggestions are well worked through and describe in detail how you can make a sucess of a play situation. It is also very encouraging to learn that you are not a failure if your child walks away after 30 seconds but this is a valid base on which to build. There is also a useful list of suppliers of playing material at the back for readers in the UK and North America. I would recommend this book to all parents who are looking for new play ideas for there autism spectrum child.
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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This was the first book I read when we suspected our child was autistic at the age of 2. By the time we got the diagnosis I had already implemented many of the simple play ideas in the book and was getting results. My son is now 4 and making good progress but I still go back to the book for more help and understanding as he moves forward. Everywhere you will read early intervention is the key, but if you want to make a start on your own while waiting for help, this book is a must. I would especially say its good for the under 5. This book shows that parents can make a differnece in a practical set out book.
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Outstanding practical achievable advice.
This is the only book I have managed to find that offer some really clear, well laid out practical advice about ways to help ASD children. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tweedie
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this book is amazing it is exactly what i was looking for the activities in it are brilliant and are really benfiting my austic child i have even passed this book on to a freind... Read more
Published 10 months ago by tiffany
Absolutely fabulous book!
I run a preschool and over the years have had more and more autistic children attend my setting. With council cuts, these children are not getting they type of education they need... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Karen Watts
Playing,Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum
Very useful and straightforwardly written guide for parents to help engage with and help the development of children with ASD issues.
Published 15 months ago by Chris Gray
My child is on the autism spectrum - what can *I* do?
I bought this book some time ago now and I must say it has helped me a great deal. When my son was first diagnosed I knew that I wanted to participate in his therapy in some way -... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Suzanne Comberousse
Very Good
Easy to read and gives a lot of practical and simple ideas. I would recommend this to anyone who is struggling to think of new ideas to teach their ASD child.
Published 16 months ago by Chrissy
book for autism
an excellent and valuable resource. very informative and a very good read for those with children just recently diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. a must have!
Published 19 months ago by alison
play, autistic spectrum
This is a fabulous first play book for parents or carers of children on the autistic spectrum. It is full to the brim with helpful and clever ideas of how to engage and play with... Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by c.a.s
Great book with good advice and ideas for parents of young children.
I brought this book while waiting for my son to be diagnosed with what I thought might be autism. He was 2 yrs at the time and the book has provided me with loads of ideas and... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2008 by Sarah Smith
A useful and supportive book
Despite its delightful title, in the beginning I was frightened it would be another "aren't I the perfect parent" book. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2003 by Joannapercy
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