Helping Children with Autism Become More Social: 76 Ways to Use Narrative Play

ISBN-13: 9780275997021 Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated Publication date: 08/30/2007 Edition description: New Edition Pages: 272 Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.30(d) Autism has been identified as the fastest growing, serious developmental disability in the United States, where nearly 2 million people are affected. One of the most frustrating aspects of autism and similar disorders is that affected children affected do not interact with others and often seem unaware of the people and the environment around them. Therapist Densmore takes us with her as she works in a remarkable program she has developed to lead such children into the social world. Allowing readers to look over her shoulder during sessions, Densmore explains Narrative Play, her approach to inspiring social contact. The work includes interviews with parents of children with autism and will be of wide interest to professionals, teachers, parents, and family members who can use the approach to help a child move