In Authoring Autism M. Remi Yergeau defines neurodivergence as an identity—
neuroqueerness—rather than an impairment. Using a queer theory framework, Yergeau …

Background and aims Play is used by practitioners from across disciplinary backgrounds as
a natural and enjoyable context for providing intervention and support in early childhood. In …

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience difficulty with play, and a number
of different interventions have been developed and evaluated to address this deficit. This …

Intensive behavioral intervention for young children diagnosed with autism can produce
large gains in social, cognitive, and language development. Although several studies have …

Children with autism spectrum condition (ASC) suffer from deficits or developmental delays
in symbolic thinking. In particular, they are often found lacking in pretend play during early …

A unique companion to professional play practice! All play professionals are united in their
belief that play is important for children's development–and there are inherent characteristics …

Play in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often atypical, yet consensus
regarding effective occupational therapy strategies for improving play is not established. To …

Lack of spontaneous pretend play is an early diagnostic indicator of autism spectrum
conditions (ASC) along with impaired communication and social interaction. In a previous …

Inclusive values are integral to early childhood education and care (ECEC) policies,
promoting equal participation opportunities and individual support for all children. Play …

Play is widely acknowledged to be an integral part of human development and children with
autism often experience substantial delays in the development of play behaviors. This …