How can Theraplay help my child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Regardless of age and developmental level, a child with ASD needs ways to engage with others in pleasurable, social interactions. Neurological problems including severe sensory reactivity and processing difficulties interfere with the childs ability to engage in reciprocal social interactions. He has difficulty sending out signals to which others can respond, and then has trouble receiving information; i.e., comprehending social cues, and learning from experience. Theraplay is a focused way to play with the child. It gives the child experience interacting with another, and gives the parents tools for engaging a child who may find it more comfortable to withdraw. What actually happens in a session? The therapist and child usually sit on the floor across from one another, to allow maximum eye contact and physical interaction. The therapist leads the child through a series of engaging, playful activities such as blowing and popping bubbles, squishing soap-foam balls, pulling slippery loti
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