{"product_id":"early-intervention-games","title":"Early Intervention Games","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly Intervention Games\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren identified with Autism Spectrum or Sensory Processing Disorders are often perceived as needing to be \"fixed.\" However, recent research suggests that what we need to do instead is play with them and help them find the joy in interacting with others. In \u003ci\u003eEarly Intervention Games\u003c\/i\u003e, expert occupational therapist Barbara Sher provides a wide selection of fun and novel games to do at home or in the classroom, including a variety of games to play in water. This indispensable resource can help these unique children enhance and increase their social, motor, and sensory skills. Each game explains the lessons playfully learned and ways of modifying the games so that everyone, regardless of skill level and sensibility, can play along.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeuroscientists now know that playing is a profound biological process that shapes and enlarges the brain; but from the children's view, it just feels good to have fun. Enjoy the positive interaction with the children in your life that you'll discover in \u003ci\u003eEarly Intervention Games\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly Intervention Games\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eEarly Intervention Games\u003c\/i\u003e brims with sparkling ideas to help children learn the pleasures of engaging in back and forth play. Barbara's warm advice and cool activities invite us to dive right in!\" \u003cb\u003e—Carol Kranowitz,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eThe Out-of-Sync Child\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Barbara Sher is gifted in her ability to weave therapy into play while deeply respecting the strengths and uniqueness of each child. In this book, she artfully explains how everyone can support challenged children through brilliantly creative yet practical, low-budget games. Her gentle, welcoming ways pull out the best in children as she shows us how to playfully play.\" \u003cb\u003e—Mary Sue Williams,\u003c\/b\u003e co-author of \u003ci\u003eHow Does Your Engine Run?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003ci\u003eAlert Program\u003c\/i\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003ci\u003efor Self-Regulation\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eEarly Intervention Games\u003c\/i\u003e takes a unique approach with its emphasis on playful activities. Barbara Sher's games and ideas are simple, fun, and wonderful tools for therapists working with children who have Sensory Processing or Autism Spectrum Disorders.\" \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Lucy Jane Miller Ph.D., OTR,\u003c\/b\u003e executive director, Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation and author of \u003ci\u003eSensational Kids\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbara Sher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42818256306237,"sku":"9780470391266","price":25.16,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9780470391266_02e6f6e5-be6b-4b0a-9328-3bdeb396dbc5.jpg?v=1766917698","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/early-intervention-games","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}