Autism: Teaching Play

The latest app from Different Roads solves the challenge of teaching children on the autism spectrum (ASD) pretend and innovative play . A complete curriculum in one simple-to-use app, you have a full 14-level progression, complete with flash cards, all in one place. Its modular design makes it easily customisable to each individual child. With this app in the classroom, you will be well on your way to teaching your children the vital skill of purposeful play. This app includes: Comprehensive Curriculum Guide We give you a step-by-step guide on how to develop your child’s play. Practical and easy to follow, it’s also based on years of research that breaks learning pretend play into 14 levels. Find out what level your child is currently on, and what to do next. Clear instruction and easy, executable ideas help your child play with toys at home. Easy-to-Follow Flash Cards Our flash cards are easy to use while you play with your child. You can make notes and bookmark particular cards, and simply flip over a card to get its corresponding use. Use our suggested play activities, or create your own based upon the ideas from the cards. KEY FEATURES · A clear curriculum guide developed by experts in the field of ASD · 14-step developmental play scale that works for any child regardless of language capability · Simple play ideas using toys you already have at home · 100+ ideas for how to play with your child · An outdoor option for every level so you can take your play outside A portion of the proceeds from this app will go to support to Karin Lifter’s Project Play (https://www.northeastern.edu/projectplay/). ABOUT DIFFERENT ROADS TO LEARNING Since 1995, Different Roads has curated the most effective educational tools and materials for students diagnosed with autism. No matter where your child is on the spectrum, you’ll find what you need at www.differentroads.com. Different Roads to Learning = Different Roads to Success