Based on a synthesis
of research identifying the core deficits
of autism underlying outward behaviors, this workshop will explore how these challenges disrupt the guided participation relationship between parent and child, reducing opportunities for
playful engagement and learning.Play therapy techniques and other relationship - based strategies for moving
families beyond crisis toward an improved
quality of life will be emphasized.A variety
of real - world strategies and play therapy approaches will be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced to enhance communication and connection between parents and children.