This full-color clinician's manual is the authoritative guide to implementing the Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation (JASPER) intervention. With a strong evidence base, JASPER provides a clear, flexible structure to bolster early skills core to social communication development. The authors show how to assess 1- to 8-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), set treatment targets, choose engaging play materials, tailor JASPER strategies to each individual, and troubleshoot common challenges. In a convenient large-size format, the manual features case examples, learning exercises, and reproducible clinical tools. At the companion website, clinicians can download and print the reproducible materials as well as a supplemental annotated bibliography.
Parallel Play Skills Parallel play is one type of peer play that occurs frequently in toddlers. It essentially involves two children, each with similar materials doing similar actions in parallel (Parten, 1933).
This book is the first to offer a comprehensive overview of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI), which are evidence-based interventions that integrate both behavioral and developmental approaches in the treatment of ...
Todd's mom follows Todd's lead and gets face to face. Todd's mom has put his favorite toy in a jar that he cannot open and placed it near on a nearby shelf that he can see. Todd responds by handing his mother the jar and saying the word ...
Teaching Autistic Children through Play Skills
Harris, Sandra L., and Weiss, Mary Jane. Right from the start: Behavioral intervention for young children with autism: A guide for parents and professionals (2nd ed.). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 2007. Robinson, Ricki.
Discover how to use natural learning opportunities to target and modify key behaviors in children with autismâe"leading to widespread positive effects on communication, behavior, and social skills. Itâe(tm)s all possible...
"The new edition of this practical accessible text introduces preservice SLPs to 12 evidence-based interventions that improve the communication and social skills of people with autism spectrum disorder"--
The eye contact effect is a name for the observation that the experience of mutual gaze is associated with increased arousal and enhanced information processing in infants, children, and adults (e.g., Bayliss et al., 2006; ...
In addition, the Handbook discusses standards of practice, focusing on ethical issues, review boards, training concerns, and informed consent. Topics featured in the Handbook include: Training for parents of individuals diagnosed with ASD.
From preeminent experts, this practical book explores the role of the coach and reviews the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of successful collaboration with parents.