Using sandtray therapy with neurodivergent children and adolescents can be a rewarding and helpful process. Professionals must understand the special considerations and various nuances when working with autistic and other neurodivergent children in the sandtray. This training explores how to use traditional sandtray therapy methodology, and unconventional methods to help neurodivergent children with needs in relation to connection and engagement, regulation, sensory processing, and social navigation. Special considerations will be covered, sand alternatives will be explored, and research and limitations will be presented. Participants will learn several interventions that can be implemented with neurodivergent children and will engage in article reading, watching video clips, and completing experiential exercises.
Describe the basic definition and setup of sandtray therapy.
Define what typically works and does not work for neurodivergent children when using sandtrays.
Identify the AutPlay® Therapy limit setting model when using sandtray work with neurodivergent children.
Describe special considerations when attempting sandtray work with neurodivergent children.
List at least two engagement and connection interventions using the sandtray.
List at least two social navigation interventions using the sandtray.
This training is approved for 6 CE Hrs (home study, non-contact). Robert Jason Grant Ed.D APT Approved Provider #12-318 for continuing education. AutPlay Therapy Clinic has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6595.
Sandtray Therapy Approaches and Techniques with Neurodivergent Children
Play Therapy Reaching the Child with Autism
Hand Burying and Brushing Tray Exercise
Calming Relaxing or Sand Grab Tray Exercise
Together Tray Exercise
Symbolic and Pretend Play in Sandtray Work
Evaluation
Quiz
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