How to Use Play Interventions with Neurodivergent Children and Teens
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with
Robert Jason Grant, EdD
Video 1.50 CE Credits

How to Use Play Interventions with Neurodivergent Children and Teens

Deficit-based theories and techniques often pathologize neurological differences commonly associated with Autism and ADHD, resulting in poor mental health outcomes. Learn how to help young neurodivergent clients thrive by using neurodiversity-affirming play practices that build therapeutic connection through empowerment and collaboration — all while having fun. Video Length: 1h 25m
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Overview

Discover play interventions that identify and support core needs, build self-esteem and empower ADHD, autistic and other neurodivergent children and teens in this webinar replay featuring renowned child therapist, Robert Jason Grant.

Grant, the founder of AutPlay Therapy, demonstrates how play therapy can be adapted to meet neurodivergent youth where they are and connect with them in a way that respects their individual needs and abilities. You’ll learn how to harness the therapeutic power of play in a way that affirms your young clients’ personality styles and ways to collaborate with caregivers to support clinical and developmental growth beyond the therapy room. By shifting the clinical focus to the therapeutic relationship, therapists can unlock each child’s unique preferences, goals, and strengths.

You’ll gain confidence in individualizing therapy sessions for neurodivergent children and teens, offering tools they can use to better navigate their worlds while developing strategies for reaching their goals. Whether you’re already using play interventions or working with young neurodivergent clients and are looking for more effective ways to help them, Grant offers techniques for how clinicians can expand their clinical repertoire and make a difference in the lives of neurodivergent children and teens and their families. Oh, and don’t forget your bubbles!

What you'll learn

  • Apply an affirming lens when working with neurodivergent children and teens.
  • Assess play interventions that can be adapted to support the developmental needs of neurodivergent clients.
  • Utilize specific play-based techniques to address the clinical needs of neurodivergent clients.

About the Experts

Robert Jason Grant, EdD

Robert Jason Grant, EdD

Robert Jason Grant, EdD, is the creator of AutPlay® Therapy, an integrative family play therapy framework designed to help address the mental health needs of neurodivergent children and adolescents. Grant utilizes years of advanced training and his own lived neurodivergent experience to provide affirming services to children and their families and to create training programs for professionals and caregivers. In 2017, Dr. Grant was presented with the APT Service Award by the National Association for Play Therapy and the Play…

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