Introduction. Acknowledgements.; Part 1: Motivating & Communicating with Your Child with Autism. What is Autism? Where do I Begin? The Importance of Motivation. Your Child's Sensory Preferences. Creating Communication Opportunities. Where do I Search?; Part 2: Motivate Me with Food.; Part 3: Motivate Me with Party Toys. Wind up Toys. Magnetic Toys. Spinning Toys. Vibrating Toys. Light up Toys. Toast. Big/Little. Shapes. Utensils. Messy Play. Games. Cooking Ideas. Bubbles. Balloons. Slinkies. Lots of Balls. Cars. Stretchy & Squishy Toys.; Part 4: Motivate Me with Social Games. Musical Toys. Movement Games. Hide n Seek. Fun with Material. Party Games. I Spy... Changing sets Song. Singing. Tickles.; Part 5: Motivate Me with Outside Games. Garden Games. Water Play/Swimming. Hide n Seek. Play Ground Toys and Equipment. Sand and Snow Play.; Part 6: Motivate Me at Home & School. Pound Ball & Marble/Car Runs. Mr. Potato Head. Books. Puzzles and Shape Sorters. Shopping. Drawing & Writing. Computer. Glossary.; Appendix I: Record Sheets.; Appendix 2: Resources. Bibliography. Index.
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Motivate to Communicate reaches out to parents hungry for guidance and support. It offers hope and new possibilities for new and creative ways to interact with children who have communication difficulties. Children will be drawn to the fun and joy the activities provide...This book should grace the library of anyone - parent, teacher, therapist, caregiver, or loved one - who cares about a child with communication challenges.