Chris White (8)

Social play is about relating to others, playing and making friends - all of which are key elements for social inclusion, adjustment and well-being. The Social Play Record is a practical resource for assessing and developing social play in children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) or who have difficulties with social interaction. Suitable for assessing children of all learning abilities and stages of development, from early infancy to adolescence, this toolkit includes photocopiable assessment and intervention materials. It is divided into user-friendly sections, including a guidance section, which explains what social play is, its significance and how it can be nurtured; an assessment section for recording stages of social play and key abilities; and an intervention section that gives step-by-step directions for developing key social play skills.… (meer)