{"product_id":"play-and-friendship-in-inclusive-autism-education-supporting-learning-and-development-paperback","title":"Play and Friendship in Inclusive Autism Education: Supporting Learning and Development - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarmel Conn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Taking an innovative approach to autism and play, this practical text focuses on the particular form play and friendship takes for children with autism and their peers. Autistic children have clear preferences for play, with sensory-perceptual experience remaining a strong feature as they develop. \u003ci\u003ePlay and Friendship in Inclusive Autism Education\u003c\/i\u003e offers a framework for supporting children's development through play, with step-by-step guidance on how to facilitate the playful engagement of children with autism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to date research findings and relevant theoretical ideas are presented in an accessible and practical way, highlighting what theory means to ordinary practice in schools, whilst focusing on practical knowledge in autism education. Split into five chapters, this book covers some of the main issues surrounding inclusive education and play: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ediscourses and definitions of play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe difference between play and playfulness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eautism, play and the inclusion agenda in education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe nature of sensory-perceptual experience in children's play cultures \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eeffective ways of supporting children's friendships.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith practical guidance on how to support children with autism through play, this book will be essential reading for teachers, learning support assistants, SENCos and play workers, as well as professionals working in an advisory capacity. Students studying courses that cover autism will also find \u003ci\u003ePlay and Friendship in Inclusive Autism Education\u003c\/i\u003e a valuable resource. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarmel Conn\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Special Educational Needs at the University of South Wales, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.6 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 19, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52505030328627,"sku":"9781138842137","price":84.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/OVZweHVHZVN3RjdTSEc5TklmL1NXQT09.webp?v=1760209142","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/play-and-friendship-in-inclusive-autism-education-supporting-learning-and-development-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}