Background Play is critical for the development of young children and is an important part of
their daily routine. However, children with autism often exhibit deficits in play skills and …

The third edition of this book builds substantially on the previous two editions, which were
jointly authored by myself and Jane Attfield. Jane's career has taken her to working …

In this systematic review, we examined the rigor and outcomes across 27 object play
intervention studies using single-case research methodology. We focused on studies …

Children with disabilities play less often and demonstrate fewer varied pretend play
behaviors than children with typical development. A multiple-probe design was used to …

The objective of this study was to teach digital gaming skills to children with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) using a SMART board with a graduated guidance teaching method in a …

Current practice guidelines suggest that the assessment and treatment of challenging
behavior should consist of conducting a functional behavior assessment following the onset …

Play is a critical milestone that contributes to the learning and development of young
children in multiple ways and is essential to their well-being. Play is also considered as a …

Play is an active process by which an individual is intrinsically motivated to explore the self,
the environment, and/or interactions with another person. For infants and toddlers, engaging …

Paraeducators are frequent sources of support for young children with disabilities in early
childhood settings. However, they typically have limited training in providing communication …

Background Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may exhibit delayed play skills or
repetitive play and have difficulty engaging in spontaneous play with peers. Method A …