The video below is a section of a seminar lecture given by an instructor.
Below are the PowerPoints that accompany the instructor's lecture for this section. Question 3
found at the bottom of this page.
Reviewed 2023
Update
Autistic preschoolers' engagement and language use in gross
motor versus symbolic play settingsPlay therapy in children with autism:
Its role, implications, and limitations
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Binns, A. V., Casenhiser, D. M., Shanker, S. G., & Cardy, J. O. (2022). Autistic preschoolers' engagement and language use in gross motor versus symbolic play settings. Autism & developmental language impairments, 7, 23969415221115045. https://doi.org/10.1177/23969415221115045
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article References:
Halfon, S., Yılmaz, M., & Çavdar, A. (2019). Mentalization, session-to-session negative emotion expression, symbolic play, and affect regulation in psychodynamic child psychotherapy.Psychotherapy, 56(4), 555–567.
Meany-Walen, K. K., Cobie-Nuss, A., Eittreim, E., Teeling, S., Wilson, S., & Xander, C. (2018). Play therapists’ perceptions of wellness and self-care practices.International Journal of Play Therapy, 27(3), 176–186.
Stutey, D. M., & Wubbolding, R. E. (2018). Reality play therapy: A case example.International Journal of Play Therapy, 27(1), 1–13.
Swank, J. M., & Shin, S. M. (2015). Nature-based child-centered play therapy: An innovative counseling approach.International Journal of Play Therapy, 24(3), 151–161.
QUESTION
3 If a child is having difficulty expressing his or her feelings, what
is one reason why the symbolism of Play Therapy can be helpful? To select and enter your answer go to Test.