
Title:
The asperkid's game plan : extraordinary minds, purposeful play ... ordinary stuff
Author:
Publication Date:
2014
Publication Information:
London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
Physical Description:
247 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781849059596
Abstract:
Examines "the learning style of children with [Asperger's] syndrome and explains how to introduce structured play that engages Asperkids and explicitly addresses ASD weaknesses while exploiting ASD strengths"--Amazon.com.
Contents:
Colored rice, three dimensions and see-through eggshells : The foundational role of sensory work ; Anxiety management, logical (non-reactive) thinking, effective communication and flexible problem-solving -- Human knots and cake : What it means to be part of a team ; Teamwork, collaboration and negotiation of roles -- How much "matter" can you stuff in there? : Personal priorities, meet your team ; Perspective-taking and impulsivity -- The forest, the trees and the sum of the parts ; Part-to-whole relationships, inclusion and perception versus fact -- Illusions, spy games and triangles : The (continued) possibility of more than one truth ; Cognitive flexibility, listening skills and theory of mind -- Paint chip emotions : Helping your asperkid "see" a rainbow of feelings ; Absolutism, emotional awareness and emotional vocabulary -- Cracking, poking and popping : Breaking through rigidity and letting wonder in ; Resistance to change, reciprocity and flexible thinking.
Language:
English