AutPlay® Therapy Play and Social Groups

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AutPlay® Therapy Play and Social Groups is written by Robert Jason Grant and published by Taylor & Francis. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1040194109 (ISBN 10) and 9781040194102 (ISBN 13).

The second edition of AutPlay® Therapy Play and Social Groups provides a neurodiversity‐affirming perspective to help children and parents build healthy relationships, gain positive identity, build relationships with peers in ways that are meaningful for them, and help them navigate social situations to get what they want and need. Practitioners are provided with a step‐by‐step guide for implementing play and social groups for neurodivergent children and adolescents. This unique group model incorporates the AutPlay Therapy framework focused on neurodiversity‐affirming methods, including the implementation of play therapy theory and approach. Updates to the second edition include a complete neurodiversity‐affirming overhaul of the first five chapters, updated research and inclusive language, and a new chapter with more group interventions designed to address additional issues such as relationship building and connection. Through this resource, practitioners across disciplines who work with neurodivergent children and adolescents will find a unique and valuable guide to implementing play and social‐focused groups.