Chapter 1 | The Importance of Play
Chapter 2 | Early Play Skills: Attracting Attention and Sharing Space
Chapter 3 | Structured Play
Chapter 4 | Using Your Computer as a Useful Tool
Chapter 5 | Use of Toys
Chapter 6 | Games and Puzzles at Your Desk
Chapter 7 | Music
Chapter 8 | Taking Turns in Play
Chapter 9 | Physical Games and Activities
Chapter 10 | Outdoor Play
Chapter 11 | Water Play
Chapter 12 | Using Television
Chapter 13 | Nurturing Creativity: Art Activities and Making Artwork
Chapter 14 | Imagination
Chapter 15 | Useful Books and Readings
Chapter 16 | Problems, Frustration, and Anger Outbursts: Playing with Your Child

References
Autism Spectrum Disorder-Related Academic Societies, Institutions, and Organizations (Domestic and International)
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When a child is first diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, most parents are left feeling overwhelmed and confused, unsure of the best way to help their child.
This book is not simply a collection of play ideas.
In this book, the author breaks down various play and learning activities into stages and shows how to attract children's attention, increase motivation, promote development, and enhance social skills.
This book presents a variety of activities you can do with your child, organized by topic, including music, art, physical activity, outdoor play, puzzles, turn-taking, water play, and imaginative play using toys.
It also explains how to read books and watch television with your child in an appropriate way.
It includes information on using computers, the Internet, and digital cameras, which are particularly useful for obtaining or creating materials needed for play activities, and also provides information on websites that may be helpful.
Many of the new ideas presented in this book will be very helpful in playing with children with autism from toddlers to early school age.