Blaster: A Card Game for Problem-Solving Skills

Name: Blaster: A Card Game for Problem-Solving Skills
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138337053
Price: 70.99 NZD
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By Yvette Jones

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Blaster is an engaging card game designed to develop children's problem-solving skills and social awareness. Through fast-paced play, children learn to face challenging situations with thoughtful communication and to consider the outcomes of various choices in a supportive setting. Featuring everyday scenarios from school, home and friendships, it fosters discussions on appropriate behaviour within a fun competitive framework.

The set includes playing cards, over 100 scenario cards—some customisable—and comprehensive instructions with adult guidance tips. A downloadable players' prompt mat enhances game play.
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Ideal for secondary-aged children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism and Asperger's Syndrome, as well as those experiencing anxiety, emotional or behavioural challenges, language difficulties, or mild cognitive impairments. Suitable for use by educators, teaching assistants, SENCOs and therapists in educational or therapy settings. Intended for adult supervision rather than as a toy.

Blaster is a fun, fast-paced card game to develop children’s problem solving skills and social awareness. Players will learn to approach challenging situations with constructive thoughts, communication and actions and are encouraged to consider the consequences of different choices.

Description

Blaster is a fun, fast-paced card game to develop children’s problem-solving skills and social awareness. Players will learn to approach challenging situations with constructive thoughts, communication and actions and are encouraged to consider the consequences of different choices in a safe environment.

The game includes examples of everyday situations which might happen in school, at home or with friends, and is a great way to facilitate discussion about appropriate and inappropriate behaviours through friendly competition.

The game includes playing cards and over 100 scenario cards, some of which can be customised for different players. Full instructions are provided alongside tips for adults to support, personalise and extend the game, and a players' prompt mat is available for download from www.routledge.com/9781138337053.

Easy to learn and play, this game is ideal for secondary-aged children with neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, as well as children with anxiety, emotional and behavioural difficulties, language difficulties or mild cognitive difficulties. It can be used by teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs or therapists supporting children.

Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138337053

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Cards

Date Published: 24 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 1 Tables, black and white; 45 Line drawings, black and white; 45 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 82.0mm

Height: 125.0mm

Weight: 586g

Pages: 148

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Yvette Jones

About the Author

Yvette Jones is a Speech and Language Therapist who has worked in different school settings for over 25 years. Working with young people with communication and anxiety disorders, she has witnessed first-hand the difficulties many students encounter with the expectations of school and peer groups. Yvette has run many social interaction groups and has experimented with teaching through games to increase the motivation and focus within a group. She has also studied for a Post Graduate Certificate in Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome which intensified her motivation to assist these children and young people.