Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum

Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum is a collection of play ideas for parents with children who have autism spectrum disorders. Themes include music, art, reading, physical activities, puzzles, playing outdoors and turn-taking.

Structure
The book begins with sections on acknowledgments and introduction. It is divided into 15 chapters with several sub-sections in each of the chapter.


 * 1) Why is Playing So Important?
 * 2) Early Playing Skills: Gaining Attention and Sharing Space
 * 3) Structured Play
 * 4) Toys, Toys, Toys
 * 5) Table-Top Games and Puzzles
 * 6) Music
 * 7) Turn-Taking in Play
 * 8) Physical Games and Activities
 * 9) Outdoor Play
 * 10) Water Play
 * 11) Television Potential
 * 12) Being Creative - Art and Craft
 * 13) Creating Imaginative Play Sequences
 * 14) Introducing Books and Reading
 * 15) Problems, Frustration and Tantrums - Making Play Enjoyable

Many useful sections complete the book – sections on Bibliography, Therapeutic Options/Organisations, Recommended Reading, Websites for Articles Written by Adults with Autism, Toys and Suppliers, Picture Prompts to Copy and Use, and Index.