Play Therapy and Asperger's Syndrome: Helping Children and Adolescents Grow, Connect, and Heal through the Art of Play
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (664 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765710196 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 174 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book is also for the graduate student learning effective therapy approaches to use with children and adolescents diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. The book provides a history of Asperger's syndrome and the challenges that often arise in therapy with this population. Play Therapy and Asperger's Syndrome: Helping Children and Adolescents Grow, Connect, and Heal Through the Art of Play is for the mental health professional (psychologist, licensed counselor, licensed social worker) who utilizes play therapy and who works with children and adolescents diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. Play Therapy and Asperger's Syndrome presents the main therapeutic themes of children and adolescents diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and play therapy techniques are provided for each theme to address the emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. A separate chapter is devoted to issues of divorce and grief/loss and presents specific play therapy techniques to help children and adolescents diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome during these potentially tumultuous life events. The book examines therapist characteristics and skills necessary to effectively utilize play therapy with young people diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. Each chapter presents play therapy technique
It is especially valuable given the extensive direct, hands-on experience that Dr.Hull has had with this population. I really enjoyed reading the case studies and absorbing the advice of an exceptional psychotherapist. Hull's scholarly knowledge base and conceptualization of the issues, as well as his use of clear and meaningful clinical examples and case studies. Kevin Hull's expertise meets a critical need in the field for guidance in the therapy process with children diagnosed with Asperger's. Schools)Kevin Hull's seminal book will be avidly read and appreciated by psychologists and parents. His insight into the world of Asperger's syndrome is quite remarkable and his adaptations to play therapy ensure that his programs will become a primary source of inspiration for clinicians and psychotherapists. I recommend it enthusiastically to all who work w
Hull, PhD, owns a private counseling practice in Lakeland, Florida.. Kevin B
"Great Read, Even For Layman" according to Columbo in PQ. I'm no psychologist but have an interest in autism and Asperger's. This book, while written by a phd, is really more of a guide to both help families and offer possibly over-looked treatments for those who have these issues. While the technical details and terms of art for this field may have been beyond me, . equipping me to better understand and connect with my child through different forms Hull’s book is full of practical applications and tools for connecting with kids on the spectrum; not only for practitioners, but for parents as well. As a graduate student, I have learned a wealth of therapeutic techniques to build relational skills with clients diagnosed with Asperger’s. As a pa. "Great source of information in understanding the art of play therapy for Asperger's children" according to danyelle smith. This book is inspirational in providing insight into play-based interventions for children with Asperger's Syndrome. It provided a wealth of information for clinicians and anyone that has interaction with children on the spectrum to better reach and connect with them. This book offers a plethora of ideas usin