Description
Book SynopsisThis volume contains over 200 enjoyable and stimulating activities and exercises ranging over the entire gamut of social and emotional development, and is applicable to anyone, regardless of diagnosis, but will be particularly valuable for those on the autism spectrum. Activities can be undertaken independently, or with a teacher or therapist, and a full schema for the evaluation of progress and objectives is included. A companion website, free to purchasers provides a wealth of further information and support.
Trade ReviewAll the activities are provided in a step-by-step manner that a parent can implement in a fun way. I've been using the beginning stages with my daughter for a coupla weeks now for up to an hour a day and she seems to thoroughly enjoy the interaction, long term benefits are yet to be seen but look promising. -- Peach
Table of ContentsActivities. 1. Introduction. 2. Relationships. 3. Using the Activities. Level I: Novice. Stage 1. Attend. Stage 2. Reference. Stage 3. Regulate. Stage 4. Coordinate. Level II: Apprentice. Stage 5. Variation. Stage 6. Transformation. Stage 7. Synchronization. Stage 8. Duets. Level III: Challenger. Stage 9. Collaboration. Stage 10. Improvisation. Stage 11. Co-Creation. Stage 12. Running Mates. Level IV: Voyager. Stage 13. Perspectives. Stage 14. Imagination. Stage 15. Group Foundations. Stage 16. Emotion Regulation. Level V: Explorer. Stage 17. Ideas. Stage 18. What's Inside. Stage 19. Conversations. Stage 20. Allies. Appendix A: Relationship Development Questionnaire. Index of Activities and Objectives. Objectives. Levels and Stages of the Complete RDI Program.
