Description
| Product ID: | 9781032075488 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The AutPlay® Therapy Handbook |
| Subtitle: | Integrative Family Play Therapy with Neurodivergent Children |
| Authors: | Author: Robert Jason Grant |
| Page Count: | 456 |
| Subjects: | Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & advice services, Abnormal psychology, Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Psychotherapy, Creative therapy / Expressive therapies, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Abnormal psychology, Teaching of autistic students, Psychotherapy, Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama), Health & personal development |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The AutPlay Therapy Handbook provides a thorough explanation and understanding of AutPlay Therapy (an integrative family play therapy framework) and details how to effectively implement AutPlay Therapy for addressing the mental health needs of autistic and neurodivergent children and their families. The AutPlay® Therapy Handbook provides a thorough explanation and understanding of AutPlay® Therapy (an integrative family play therapy framework) and details how to effectively implement AutPlay® Therapy for addressing the mental health needs of autistic and neurodivergent children and their families. This handbook guides the mental health therapist working with children and adolescents through their natural language of play. Opening with an extensive review of the neurodiversity paradigm and ableism, the chapters cover AutPlay® Therapy protocol, phases of therapy, assessment strategies, and common need areas along with understanding neurodiversity affirming processes. Additional chapters highlight the therapeutic powers of play, integrative play therapy approaches, understanding co-occurring conditions, working with high support needs, and using AutPlay® Therapy to address regulation, sensory, social/emotional, and other mental health concerns that neurodivergent children may be experiencing. The handbook serves as a thorough guide for play therapists, child therapists, and family therapists who work with neurodivergent children and their families. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-12-27 |
