ЁЯзй PLAY-BASED THERAPY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Early intervention is key for autistic children, and play-based therapies are making waves.
тЬЕ JASPER (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation) is a play-based therapy showing great promise in improving communication and social skills. It focuses on engaging children in activities they enjoy while targeting specific developmental goals.
ЁЯТб Research shows that combining JASPER with speech therapies like PROMPT can lead to even better outcomes, especially for minimally verbal children.
ЁЯМЯParent involvement is crucial! Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) empower parents to support their child's development in everyday routines.
ЁЯУМWant to learn more? The UCLA Advances in Autism conference on May 8th will cover JASPER and other exciting developments.
ЁЯФЧ https://www.autism.ucla.edu/
ЁЯТм What are your favorite play-based activities to do with your child? Share your tips in the comments!
