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Early Intervention Games

Fun, Joyful Ways to Develop Social and Motor Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum or Sensory Processing Disorders
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Early Intervention Games by Barbara Sher offers a collection of enjoyable, simple games designed to support young children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or sensory processing disorders (SPD). These activities aim to enhance social comfort, spatial understanding, motor skills, and language development. Suitable for parents and teachers alike, the games can be played one-on-one or in groups, including interactive water-based games for various settings. The resource prioritises accessibility by using common, inexpensive materials with multiple variations and modifications.
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This book is ideal for parents, teachers, and occupational therapists working with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges, as well as anyone interested in inclusive early childhood education.

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A resource of fun games for parents or teachers to help young children learn social and motor skills Barbara Sher, an expert occupational therapist and teacher, has written a handy resource filled with games to play with young children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other sensory processing disorders (SPD).

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Early Intervention Games is a resource of fun games for parents or teachers to help young children learn social and motor skills. Barbara Sher, an expert occupational therapist and teacher, has written a handy resource filled with games to play with young children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other sensory processing disorders (SPD).

The games are designed to help children feel comfortable in social situations and teach other basic lessons including beginning and end, spatial relationships, hand-eye coordination, and more. Games can also be used in regular classrooms to encourage inclusion.

  • A collection of fun, simple games that can improve the lives of children with ASD or other SPDs.
  • Games can be played by parents or teachers and with individual children or groups.
  • Games are designed to make children more comfortable in social situations and to develop motor and language skills.
  • Also included are a variety of interactive games to play in water, whether in a backyard kiddie pool, community swimming pool, or lake.
  • All the games are easy-to-do, utilising common, inexpensive materials, and include several variations and modifications.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470391266

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Barbara Sher , M.A., O.T.R., has more than 30 years experience as a teacher and occupational therapist, specializing in pediatrics. She conducts workshops for parents, teachers, therapists, and children around the world, and is the author of nine books, including Attention Games , Self-Esteem Games , and Extraordinary Play with Ordinary Things , which have been translated into eight languages.

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