Play Assessments and Developmental Skills in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Published in: Focus on autism and other developmental disabilities Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 35 - 43
• Main Authors: Pierucci, Jillian M., Barber, Angela B., Gilpin, Ansley T., Crisler, Megan E., Klinger, Laura G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.03.2015; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Autism; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Cognitive ability; Language Skills; Preschool children; Receptive Language; Skills; Thinking Skills; play; assessment; ASD; intervention; autism

Appropriate play behaviors facilitate language skills, increase cognitive skills, and provide opportunity for social interaction. However, play skills often present differently in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Currently, there are several global standardized ASD measures used during...