TY - BOOK AU - Griffin,Simone AU - Sandler,Dianne TI - Motivate to communicate!: 300 games and activities for your child with autism SN - 9781849050418 AV - RJ506.A9 G75 2010eb U1 - 618.92/85882 22 PY - 2010/// CY - London, Philadelphia PB - Jessica Kingsley Pub. KW - Autism in children KW - Games KW - Play therapy KW - Autistic Disorder KW - Play Therapy KW - Autisme infantile KW - Ludothérapie KW - Advice On Parenting KW - bicssc KW - Coping With Disability KW - MEDICAL KW - Pediatrics KW - bisacsh KW - HEALTH & FITNESS KW - Children's Health KW - fast KW - Electronic books KW - Puzzles and games KW - lcgft N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-197) and index; 1. Motivate Me with Food -- 2. Motivate Me with 'Party Toys' -- 3. Motivate Me with Social Games -- 4. Motivate Me with Outside Games -- 5. Motivate Me at Home and School; Introduction --; Why motivate? --; Who is this book for? --; Your child and autism --; Your child's sensory preferences --; Creating communication opportunities across the day --; How to use this book --; So, I'm ready to go ... Where do I search? --; And finally ... --; 1; Motivate Me with Food --; Bread and toast --; Big/little --; Shapes --; Utensils --; Messy play with food --; Food games --; Cooking ideas --; 2; Motivate Me with 'Party Toys' --; Bubbles --; Balloons --; Slinkys --; Lots of balls --; Cars --; Wind-up toys --; Magnetic toys --; Spinning toys --; Vibrating toys --; Light-up toys --; Stretchy and squishy toys --; 3; Motivate Me with Social Games --; Musical toys --; Movement games --; Hide 'n' Seek --; Fun with material --; Fun with Lycra --; Party games --; 'I spy' --; Singing --; Tickles and giggles --; 4; Motivate Me with Outside Games --; Garden games --; Water play/swimming --; Hide 'n' Seek --; Playground toys and equipment --; Sand and snow play --; Messy Play (non-food items) --; 5; Motivate Me at Home and School --; Ramps, runs and rolling toys --; Mr Potato Head --; Books --; Puzzles and shape sorters --; Drawing and writing --; Computer and electronic games --; Appendix 1; Record Sheets --; Appendix 2; Tried-And-Tested Resources N2 - "This practical resource is brimming with exciting ideas and guidance for motivating children with autism and other communication difficulties. The clear, user-friendly format enables quick access to over 300 practical, fun-filled games and activities for developing your child's communication skills. The book suggests creative ways to use everyday toys and objects. For example, if your child likes to pop bubbles, perhaps he would also enjoy counting bubbles, catching bubbles on a wand, stomping them with his feet or even playing bubble volleyball! The innovative ideas in this book have been developed over 40 years of clinical and educational experience, and are designed to be fun for both the adult and the child. All resources mentioned in this book are readily available and can be used to advance communication skills at all levels, from reaching out for an item, to extending verbal communication. Motivate to Communicate! is perfect for supporting parents, care-givers and professionals in motivating and developing the communication skills of children on the autism spectrum"--EBL UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=335637 ER -