The Aut Play Therapy Handbook provides a thorough explanation and understanding of Aut Play Therapy (an integrative family play therapy framework) and details how to effectively implement Aut Play Therapy for addressing the mental health needs of autistic and neurodivergent children and their families. This handbook guides the mental health therapist working with children and adolescents through their natural language of play. Opening with an extensive review of the neurodiversity paradigm and ableism the chapters cover Aut Play Therapy protocol phases of therapy assessment strategies and common need areas along with understanding neurodiversity affirming processes. Additional chapters highlight the therapeutic powers of play integrative play therapy approaches understanding co-occurring conditions working with high support needs and using Aut Play Therapy to address regulation sensory social/emotional and other mental health concerns that neurodivergent children may be experiencing. The handbook serves as a thorough guide for play therapists child therapists and family therapists who work with neurodivergent children and their families. |The AutPlay® Therapy Handbook Integrative Family Play Therapy with Neurodivergent Children | Mental Health
