Autism: The Potential Within: The Play Project Approach to Helping Young Children with Autism

by Richard Solomon

Every parent wants to discover the potential within his or her child. For parents of children with autism, The PLAY Project can help. The Potential Within describes the journey of Jacob Grant - a composite of all young children with autism - and his family as they learn The PLAY Project approach. The book follows Jacob along the path from early diagnosis until entry into kindergarten. Through a series of office visits, "Dr. Rick" empowers Jim and Julie Grant to be Jacob's best play partners. He also guides them on how to use Jacob's misbehavior - tantrums in public, sibling rivalry, picky eating and sleep problems - to help him learn appropriate behavior and social skills. Over time, Jacob moves from nonverbal to constantly talking, and from self-isolation to being warmly connected. Based on scientific research and decades of practice, this guide provides parents and professionals with a new way of working and interacting with young children with autism.

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder

618 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 30, 2016

Reviews

[T · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inarguably, THE best intervention for young children on the autism spectrum. But the dialogue in this book is so cringey. Still, this is it, folks.

[C.R. Petersen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read for any parent with a child with autism (ASD). Enjoyable, readable, and practical, for any parent. No matter the type of intervention you are considering or have begun using for your child, you will come to better understand essential developmental milestones, and the needs of your child.

In many parts of the world, parents must wait for evidence based intervention for their child, if it’s available at all. Don’t wait, start here. I would also recommend it for any professional working with children with ASD.

CR Petersen M.Ed.

[Mohammad S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical suggestions to work with

Enjoyed reading this given my own work as a developmental pediatrician. Has some practical suggestions that parents can implement in their home and related social settings