Title

Guiding Children With Autism in Play: Applying the Integrated Play Group Model in School Settings.

Authors

Lantz, Johanna F.; Nelson, Jason M.; Loftin, Rachel L.

Abstract

Discusses the application of the integrated play group model in school setting in guiding children with autism in play. Importance of effective intervention skills to address the children's communication deficits; Importance of play in children's development; Result of positive interactions with peers during play; Description of integrated play groups. INSETS: More Information About Vygotsky;How the IPG Model Was Applied.

Subjects

AUTISM in children; CHILD development deviations; DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities; PLAY groups; PLAY; EDUCATION

Publication

Teaching Exceptional Children, 2004, Vol 37, Issue 2, p8

ISSN

0040-0599

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1177/004005990403700201