The JASPER model for children with autism : promoting joint attention, symbolic play, engagement, and regulation

Kasari, Connie (author.). Gulsrud, Amanda C., (author.). Shire, Stephanie Y., (author.). Strawbridge, Christina, (author.).

Summary: The authoritative guide to implementing the Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation (JASPER) intervention. With a strong evidence base, JASPER provides a clear, flexible structure to bolster early skills core to social communication development. The authors show how to assess 1- to 8-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), set treatment targets, choose engaging play materials, tailor JASPER strategies to each individual, and troubleshoot common challenges.

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ISBN: 1462547567
ISBN: 9781462547562
Physical Description: xvi, 360 pages ; 28 cm
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Publisher: New York : The Guilford Press, [2022]
Copyright: ©2022

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-348) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I. Introduction to JASPER: What is JASPER? ; Core domains -- Part II. Setting targets: SPACE administration ; Identifying mastered and target skills -- Part III. Preparing for session: Introduction to JASPER routines ; Assembling JASPER routines ; Preparing a JASPER environment ; Setting the foundation for engagement and regulation -- Part IV. Play: Imitating and modeling play ; Establishing the base ; Expanding routines -- Part V. Communication: Core communication strategies ; Programming the gestures and language ; Incorporating a speech-generating device -- Part VI. Troubleshooting: Supporting engagement ; Supporting regulation ; Supporting productive play in the context of RRBs -- Part VII. Conclusion: Putting it all together.