{"product_id":"early-intervention-games-isbn-9780470391266","title":"Early Intervention Games","description":"\u003cb\u003eA resource of fun games for parents or teachers to help young children learn social and motor skills\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBarbara Sher, an expert occupational therapist and teacher, has written a handy resource filled with games to play with young children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other sensory processing disorders (SPD). The games are designed to help children feel comfortable in social situations and teach other basic lessons including beginning and end, spatial relationships, hand-eye coordination, and more. Games can also be used in regular classrooms to encourage inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA collection of fun, simple games that can improve the lives of children with ASD or other SPDs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGames can be played by parents or teachers and with individual children or groups.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGames are designed to make children more comfortable in social situations and to develop motor and language skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso included are a variety of interactive games to play in water, whether in a backyard kiddie pool, community swimming pool, or lake\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll the games are easy-to-do, utilizing common, inexpensive materials, and include several variations and modifications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 Understanding Sensory Processing Issues 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 How the Games Help Sensory Processing Challenges 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 Social Gross Motor Games 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Kid Sandwich 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You My Mummy? 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalloon Baseball 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlanket Ride 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoat Ride 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBox Ride 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Through the Tunnel of Legs 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHammock Swing 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHit the Homemade Piñata 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e “I’m Here!” 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJump to Colors 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeap the Shoes 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMassages 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Game 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObstacle Course 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaces 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRolling Children 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRurRurRurRurRUN! 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSausage Roll (or Sushi Wrap, Hot Dog,Burrito . . . ) 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScarf Toss 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShape Targets 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStack the Cans 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop and Go 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarget Games 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrow the Balls into the Box 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrowing into the Tubes 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrowing Through the Tube 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTug-of-War 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalk with Rhythm 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Are Rocking 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Is This? 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho’s in the Box? 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWiggling Snake 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 Social Fine Motor Games 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBingo Game 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBubble Blowing 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCereal Box Puzzles 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCereal Necklace 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColored Slots 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Faces 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDump and Fill 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEyedropper Squirts 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeather Blowing 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening Game 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLost in Rice 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePenny Flick 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoint to the Cup 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePudding Party 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecret Message 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSink the Boat 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmelling Game 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSound Makers 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStraw Sucking 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyrofoam Hammering 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTile Painting 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToothpick Treats 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s in the Sock? 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes-No Game 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 Water Games 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlow Bubbles and Hum 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoogie Board Ride 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBury the Body 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatch a Fish 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoo-Choo Train 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFill the Bucket 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloating on Your Back 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGecko Walking 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn and Out Crash 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInto the Hole 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kids in the Water Go Splashy Clap 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Little Dutch Boy 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLittle Jumps, Big Jumps 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLondon Bridge 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake a Pond 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonkey Walking 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne, Two, Three—Change 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParallel Swim 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePing-Pong Play 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReady? Set. Jump! 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiding the Horse Noodles 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRing-Around-a-Rosy 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSave Your Life 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShark Attack 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sponge Pass 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Squirting Game 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTug the Tube 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWa-Wa-Wa-Water! 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix I Index of Games by Sensory System or Skill Stimulated 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix II Additional Resources 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Sher, M.A., O.T.R.,\u003c\/b\u003e has more than 30 years experience as a teacher and occupational therapist, specializing in pediatrics. She conducts workshops for parents, teachers, therapists, and children around the world, and is the author of nine books, including \u003ci\u003eAttention Games\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSelf-Esteem Games\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eExtraordinary Play with Ordinary Things\u003c\/i\u003e, which have been translated into eight languages.   \u003c\/p\u003e\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":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989095432421,"sku":"NP9780470391266","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470391266.jpg?v=1761782777","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/early-intervention-games-isbn-9780470391266","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}