San Antonio College Library

Play therapy gives a child a vital opportunity to "play out" his feelings and problems - his fears, hatred, loneliness, and feelings of failure and inadequacy. [This] book gives specific illustrations of how therapy can be implemented in play contacts, and tells how the toys of the playroom can be vivid performers and aids in growth. The case histories in this book are true.... These children range in age from four years to twelve, and their problems...

From the Publisher: Autism has been identified as the fastest growing, serious developmental disability in the United States, where nearly 2 million people are affected. One of the most frustrating aspects of autism and similar disorders is that affected children affected do not interact with others and often seem unaware of the people and the environment around them. Therapist Densmore takes us with her as she works in a remarkable program she has...

This book explains why play is so vital to our wellbeing and to our development as healthy people, physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.