Product Details

• Directors: Behavioral Intervention Association
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Behavioral Intervention Association
• DVD Release Date: January 1, 2006
• Run Time: 47 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0972708014
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #179,174 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

"[A]n excellent guide for parents who incorporate applied behavior analysis with their child. [S]trong production values and informative illustrations...."

Product Description

Embracing Play DVD teaches parents how to keep a child with autism engaged through what comes naturally to most children---play. Playing is the doorway for a parent and young child with autism to connect and communicate. And this video gives parents a way to open that doorway. For a child with autism, interactions with people and objects such as toys can be very difficult or atypical. This video is an ideal tool for parents of newly diagnosed children waiting to begin a formal program such as ABA or for parents and therapists who want to supplement an ongoing course of therapy.

Embracing Play shows dozens of play sessions between parent or professional and child. Using a technique called Object Focused Play, developed by the Behavioral Intervention Association, the video teaches parents how to use toys to capture a child’s attention and initiate learning. Very easy-to-follow, these scenes allow parents to replicate the same play activities at home, and begin to help their child interact with people and objects in their surrounding environment.

To get started, first establish what toy or activity a child is most interested in. This "entry point," such as pouring water or dropping a ball, sets the foundation for simple play routines and helps maintain a child’s interest, which is crucial. Trying to establish a regular schedule of play sessions is another key to success, as often as 3 hours per day, 5 days a week if possible. Embracing Play opens up new avenues of interaction and learning for children with autism. The benefits of these play skills pave the way for communication and social development.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better stuff out there, June 1, 2008

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Michael Garner (Lexington Park, MD) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Embracing Play: Teaching Your Child with Autism (DVD)

Ive had this for several years. If i could sum it up, is an alright video to start off on. Your $35 is spent better elsewhere. I gave it stars as there are not too many DVDs out there on ABA. But i was able to let my therapists and even a school teacher to at least seeing it, applying it was another story. It does give key elements however, getting the attention, keeping attention... object focused play

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction video., October 1, 2007

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Chocoholic "Vixen" (Somewhere, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Embracing Play: Teaching Your Child with Autism (DVD)

This video is a great introduction to ABA based play. It is easy to follow and great for parents and students.

3.0 out of 5 stars Its ok, April 14, 2010

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someone's mom "mom" (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Embracing Play: Teaching Your Child with Autism (DVD)

I have no idea when this video was shot, but seems very "dated". Gave some good ideas about working with kids with Autism, however, it really needs to be updated and simplified a bit. Kind of pricy for what you get.