Play-based interventions to support social and communication development in autistic children aged 2-8 years: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Play is used by practitioners from across disciplinary backgrounds as a natural and enjoyable context for providing intervention and support in early childhood. In the case of autism interventions, many therapies are based on the association between social play and the development of social skills, language development, and communication skills, as these are often particular areas of challenge for autistic children. However, play is a wide-ranging concept and the extant literature on play-based interventions is large and heterogeneous. This means it is challenging for practitioners and families to navigate the evidence base and make choices about differing intervention strategies. This review aims to provide a comprehensive map of the research on this topic and

SUBMITTER: Gibson JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9620698 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature