Interventions to promote the playful engagement in social interaction of preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a scoping study

Godin, Julie; Freeman, Andrew; Rigby, Patricia

doi:10.1080/03004430.2017.1404999

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“…The authors sought to determine which specific strategies appropriate for use during occupational therapy intervention were effective in improving the occupation of play in children and adolescents with ASD. Similar to prior reports, our results suggest a variety of methods can be effective in promoting the play of children with ASD (Barton & Wolery, 2008; Godin, Freeman, & Rigby, 2017; Jung & Sainato, 2013; Luckett et al, 2007; Tanner, Hand, O’Toole, & Lane, 2015). Specifically, this review finds that children with ASD can improve their participation, complexity, creativity, and novelty in play with targeted intervention.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

A Systematic Review of Interventions to Improve the Occupation of Play in Children With Autism

Miller-Kuhaneck

Spitzer

Bodison

2019

OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research

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Play in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often atypical, yet consensus regarding effective occupational therapy strategies for improving play is not established. To examine the efficacy of strategies used in occupational therapy to improve play in ASD, authors completed a systematic review of papers from January 1980 through January 2019. Search terms included autism, Asperger’s, ASD, autistic in combination with play, playfulness, pretend, imagination, praxis, creativity, and generativity. Twenty papers met inclusion criteria and were reviewed. Reviewed interventions included parent education, modified play materials or environments, imitation of the child, and modeling by an adult, a peer, or video. Moderate to strong support exists for the specific strategies of imitation of the child and modeling for the child, with lesser or mixed support for other strategies. Certain strategies commonly used in occupational therapy may be effective in improving the occupation of play in ASD.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

A Systematic Review of Interventions to Improve the Occupation of Play in Children With Autism

Miller-Kuhaneck

Spitzer

Bodison

2019

OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research

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“…Using these criteria, 11 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were identi ed. Other reviews in this area investigate the type of social play skills targeted (Kossyvaki & Papoudi, 2016), playful (Godin et al, 2019b), and interventions that have involved peer-mediated approaches (Lory et al, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

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

Gibson¹,

Pritchard²,

Lemos³

2020

Preprint

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Play is often considered by practitioners to be a natural and enjoyable context for providing intervention and support to autistic children. However, the literature on play-based interventions is large and heterogeneous.This means it is challenging for families and practitioners to navigate the evidence base and make choices about differing play-based approaches. This review aims to provide a comprehensive map of the research on this topic and to develop a conceptual framework to inform decision-making.We used a scoping review methodology to find peer reviewed intervention studies of play-based approaches totargeting language, social and communication outcomes for autistic children aged 2-8 years. We then summarised the literature using narrative synthesis and Evidence Gap Maps (EGMs).We identified 388 studies, covering many intervention types, for inclusion. Just over 50% had <10 participants. Girls and minority background groups were under-represented. In our summary we suggest important dimensions for appraisal of play-based interventions, including considering the role of play in an intervention and the extent to which approaches are child-led.

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“…In a study exploring the social networks of children with autism at school, researchers reported children with autism appeared to be socially unengaged while on the playground characterizing the friendships of school-aged children with autism (6-11 years) as "unilateral" rather than "reciprocal" (Kasari et al, 2011). There is a body of research that has investigated effective social skill interventions for children with autism (Godin et al, 2017;Williams White et al, 2007). Such interventions include the peer buddy system, role play and the use of social scripts.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social and motor skills of children and youth with autism from the perspectives of caregivers

Redquest

Bryden

Fletcher

2020

AIA

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Purpose This study aims to explore social and motor impairments of children with autism through the perspectives of their caregivers. Social and motor deficits among people with autism are well documented. There is support to suggest a reciprocal relationship between social and motor deficits among people with autism, in that social deficits can act as a barrier to motor skill development and motor deficits can act as a barrier to social skill development. Design/methodology/approach This study explored social and motor impairments of children with autism through the perspectives of eight caregivers of children with autism. Findings Many salient findings emerged from the interviews conducted with caregivers, particularly concerning the social and motor development of their children. The relationships between their children’s social and motor deficits were also highlighted. Research limitations/implications It is important that health-care professionals educate parents about the consequences of motor impairments or delays and their associations with the development of social skills. As such, routine motor skill monitoring and assessments by caregivers and health-care professionals should be encouraged. Originality/value To the best of authors’ knowledge, this is the first paper to investigate motor and social deficits of children with autism from the caregivers’ perspectives.

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Interventions to promote the playful engagement in social interaction of preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a scoping study

Cited by 13 publications

References 65 publications

A Systematic Review of Interventions to Improve the Occupation of Play in Children With Autism

A Systematic Review of Interventions to Improve the Occupation of Play in Children With Autism

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

Social and motor skills of children and youth with autism from the perspectives of caregivers

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