Play Interventions for Neurodivergent Children and Adolescents: Promoting Growth, Empowerment, and Affirming Practices

The second edition of this book provides play interventions for neurodivergent children and adolescents to address mental health needs, including social navigation, regulation, relationship development, anxiety, identity struggles, and self-advocacy. It includes a thorough presentation of structured interventions, the therapeutic powers of play, therapist involvement, and parent involvement. The book covers a wide selection of play therapy interventions for various need areas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This revamped second edition offers a comprehensive array of play interventions tailored to address a diverse range of common mental health concerns faced by neurodivergent children. Spanning from social navigation and regulation to relationship development, anxiety issues, identity struggles, and self-advocacy, these interventions are thoughtfully crafted to cater to the unique needs of this population.

The book begins with a thorough exploration of the rationale behind employing structured interventions with neurodivergent children. Special emphasis is placed on understanding neurodiversity, fostering effective relationships, and developing therapeutic plans and goals. Detailed guidance is provided on creating structured play interventions, harnessing the therapeutic potential of play, optimizing the therapist's role, integrating theoretical frameworks, avoiding ableist practices, and involving parents in the therapeutic process.

The second half of the book delves into a diverse selection of play therapy interventions specifically designed for neurodivergent children and adolescents. These interventions are clustered based on specific need areas, including social navigation, emotional expression, regulation, sensory processing, connection and relationship development, executive functioning, strengths, self-advocacy, and identity. Each intervention is thoughtfully crafted to address the unique challenges and strengths of neurodivergent individuals, making it an invaluable resource for mental health professionals working with this population.

By incorporating these structured play therapy interventions, mental health professionals can provide invaluable support and guidance to neurodivergent children and adolescents, helping them thrive in social, emotional, and cognitive domains. This revised edition is a testament to the ongoing commitment to understanding and meeting the unique mental health needs of neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032504841
Edition number: 2 ed