Treatment of various problems for children with autism through sports is called play therapy. This therapy is a little different from normal sports, through which the therapist tries to reduce the problems of the child through sports. And thus the child becomes experienced about himself and the surrounding world while playing.
Through play therapy, children learn to communicate with others, express their feelings, change behaviour, solve problems, and socialise in a variety of ways.
A child can benefit from play therapy:
- Learns to be more responsible in behaviour.
- Learns to deal with various problems and find innovative solutions.
- Learns to show respect and accept others.
- Learn to express your feelings appropriately.
- Learns to socialise with family and others.
- Learn to focus on your own abilities.
How to engage children with Autism in play therapy?
An experienced occupational therapist usually designs this play therapy. Sometimes special plans are made for each child separately, but doing all these play activities in a group is more beneficial for the child.
Where to get play therapy services:
It is usually best to have a large open area for play therapy, so that the child can spend time freely on his own. You can ask for this help from schools that have large grounds.
May the lives of all special children be full of joy. Thank
Author : Sradhanjali Dasgupta
Phd Scholar
