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Abstract
A vivid exploration of working with autistic children using empowering techniques from a range of creative therapies. Each chapter in this heartening book is the story of a child with autism and how therapy was pivotal in confronting his or her individual dilemma.
Covering many of the behaviours characteristic to autism, such as uncontrolled anger and obsessive tendencies, the therapies used range from drawing and dancing to meditation and martial arts, depending on the needs and interests of each child. The key message is that investing in the relationship between the therapist and the child - so that they grow, play and develop together - is transformative.
Jonas Torrance, MA, is a registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist and a behaviour consultant, who has worked with autistic children for over 30 years. He also facilitates training for teachers and parents. He lives in Oxford, UK.
Read this book! If you are closely involved in the lives of children and young people identified with the autism moniker, particularly those whose co-operation is hard won - parent, teacher, care worker - this is a book rich in insights and ideas.
John Clements, psychologist and author
With his honest assessments and creative interventions, the author presents a wonderful array of practical teaching ideas. I highly recommend this book for anyone who parents or supports another person's social and emotional development.
Kari Dunn Buron, Autism Education Specialist/Author, Minnesota, USA, The Incredible 5-Point Scale, When My Worries Get Too Big! www.5pointscale.com
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic Adventures with Autistic Children: Connecting through Movement, Play and Creativity – Jonas Torrance | 2 | ||
| Introduction | 11 | ||
| 1. In the Moment: Stepping on Sunlight | 21 | ||
| 2. Upside-Down Elevator Ride | 23 | ||
| 3. ‘Teach Me to Meditate’ | 35 | ||
| 4. Through the Swinging Door of Autism | 45 | ||
| 5. Into the Woods | 55 | ||
| 6. OK Computer? | 67 | ||
| 7. In the Moment: Dancing at the Edges | 81 | ||
| 8. Puppets to the Rescue | 83 | ||
| 9. Artist in Residence | 99 | ||
| 10. The Way of the Warrior | 113 | ||
| 11. Yoga: Going Inside to Get Outside | 127 | ||
| 12. Time Off from Myself: Anxiety and Mindfulness | 143 | ||
| 13. In the Moment: The Big Question | 159 | ||
| References | 163 | ||
| Further Reading | 165 | ||
| About the Author | 167 | ||
| Index | 169 |