The Puppet Connection: A Play Therapy Approach for Children With Autism - Paperback

by Natalie J. Totire (Author)

Revised and edited from the 2014 version: Growing research has shown that children with autism can learn and improve play and social skills through the use of puppetry. This is a resource guide in helping parents, teachers, and therapists integrate puppets into their child (ren)'s life through many how tos and guided puppet scripts. Eventually, there will be a colored version of this book.

Author Biography

Natalie Totire has worked with children of various levels and age groups and in various countries for almost 20 years. She designed and used puppets with children wherever she worked with them. Through taking special education courses, volunteering, talking directly with parents, and online research, she learned how puppets were invaluable toward helping children with autism, and expanded her outreach.