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. The handbook serves as a thorough guide for play therapists, child therapists, and family therapists who work with neurodivergent children and their families.
Key Features
- Comprehensive review of the neurodiversity paradigm and ableism.
- In-depth coverage of AutPlay® Therapy protocol and phases of therapy.
- Assessment strategies and understanding of common need areas.
- Focus on therapeutic powers of play and integrative play therapy approaches.
- Insights into co-occurring conditions and high support needs.
- Aids in addressing regulation, sensory, social/emotional, and mental health concerns.
Additional Information
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.
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Author: Dr. Robert Jason Grant is a licensed professional counselor, national board certified counselor, and registered play therapist-supervisor based in Missouri, USA.
