Summary of Tara Delaney's 101 Games and Activities for Children With Autism, Asperger’s and Sensory Processing Disorders

Insights on Tara Delaney's 101 Games and Activities for Children With Autism, Asperger’s and Sensory Processing Disorders

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Play is often said to be difficult for children with neurological difficulties, especially autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and sensory processing disorder. However, when these children are taught effective ways to engage with objects and people, they have fun.

#2

The games and activities in this book are designed to increase a child’s engagement in the world around him or her. When a child doesn’t appear to register what we say or do, or appears to register it in a negative or fearful way, the natural reaction is to pull back and give less.

#3

When interacting with any children, including those with neurological difficulties, we must assume that they are connecting to us and getting something from the interaction even if it doesn’t seem like they are.

#4

To be motivated to participate in an activity, the child must perceive it as being fun. If the activity is too complicated or long, many children will not engage. To be motivated, they need to perceive activities as being fun.

#5

mirror neurons in the brain fire when you watch someone perform a physical activity, and children with neurological difficulties may not have the same mirror neuron responses as people who are considered neurotypical. You may have to physically guide your child through a new motor action several times before his or her body understands it.

#6

Parents must understand that some activities are internally motivating for some children, while other activities will require external reinforcers to motivate a child to attempt or engage in the activity. The cycle begins with increased enjoyment, which leads to increased engagement, which leads to increased enjoyment.

#7

When you use outside reinforcers, such as treats or toys, make sure