Connection Interventions in Play Therapy for Children with Autism

In this Video, the host demonstrates three playful interventions designed to help children with autism develop connection and engagement skills. The first activity, ” Fishes and Sharks,” involves one child pretending to be a fish and the other a shark, promoting comfort with touch and playful interaction. The second, “Pretend Palm Reading,” allows the adult to trace the child’s Palm while making fun, positive observations about their personality. The final activity, “Flower Growing, ” simulates nurturing a flower, incorporating touch in a gentle, playful manner. Each intervention emphasizes fun and consent, fostering social skills and relationships.