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AutPlay Related Research
- AutPlay Website
- Becoming verbal: Autism, trauma, and playfulness – Journal of Child Psychotherapy
- The Life Recovery Method: Autism treatment from a trauma perspective – Cox, R. (2016)
- Trauma and autism spectrum disorder: A resource guide
- Trauma, Autism, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Integrating Research, Practice, and Policy – Fogler, J. M. & Phelps, R. A. (2018).
- Autism spectrum disorder: The impact of stressful and traumatic life events and implications for clinical practice – Fuld, S. (2018)
- Utilizing child centered play therapy with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and enduring trauma: A case example – Guest, J. D. & Ohrt, J. H. (2018)
- PTSD and autism spectrum disorder: Co-morbidity, gaps in research, and potential shared mechanisms. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy – Haruvi-Lamdan, N., Horesh, D., & Golan, O. (2018)
- The interactive trauma scale: A web-based measure for children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders – Hoover, D. W., Romero, E. M. G. (2019)
- The effects of psychological trauma on children with autism spectrum disorders: A research review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders – Hoover, D. W. (2015)
- Traumatic childhood events and autism spectrum disorder – Kerns, C. M., Newschaffer, C. J., & Berkowitz, S. J. (2015)
- Autism spectrum disorder and the experience of traumatic events: Review of the current literature to inform modifications to a treatment model for children with autism – Stack, A. & Lucyshyn, J. (2019)
Therapeutic Gaming Related Articles and Research
Recommended Therapeutic Books
- Advanced play therapy: essential conditions, knowledge, and skills for child practice Dee Ray – Routledge – 2011
- Autplay therapy for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum: a behavioral play-based approach Robert Grant – Routledge – 2017
- Building language using lego bricks a practical guide Dawn Ralph – Jacqui Rochester- Jessica Kingsley publishers- 2016
- Chess therapy Jose Fadul-Reynaldo Canlas – Lulu Press – 2010
- Child Parent Relationship Therapy: a 10-session filial therapy model Garry Landereth – Routledge – 2018
- Clinical case formulations: matching the integrative treatment plan to the client Barbara Ingram – John Wiley & Sons – 2012
- Cognitive-behavioral play therapy Susan Knell – Rowman & Littlefield – 2004
- Exploring multiculral counseling competence within intensive in-community counseling: a mixed methods study Moses James III – Dissertation COM – 2015
- Flow and the foundations of positive psychology: the collected works of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi – Springer – 2016
- Group play therapy: a dynamic approach Daniel Sweeney-Jennifer Baggerly-Dee Ray – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group – 2014
- Guiding children’s social development & learning: theory and skills Marjorie Kostelnik-Alice Whiren-Anne Soderman-Michelle Rupiper – Cengage Learning – 2018
- Handbook of cognitive-behavioral therapies Keith Dobson-David Dozois – Guilford Press – 2019
- Handbook of emotion regulation James Gross – The Guilford Press – 2015
- Home-based services: From the therapists’ perspective Brian Quinones- Argosy University/Sarasota – 2013
- I-Minds: how cell phones, computers, gaming, and social media are changing our brains, our behavior, and the evolution of our species Mari Swingle – New Society Publishers – 2016
- Natural meditation: a guide to effortless meditative practice Dean Sluyter – Jeremy P. Tarcher – 2015
- Parenting with love and logic: teaching children responsibility FOSTER CLINE – Navpress PUB GROUP – 2020
- Play-based interventions for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities Robert Grant – Routledge – 2017
- Play therapy: a comprehensive guide to theory and practice David Crenshaw-Anne Stewart – The Guilford Press – 2015
- Prescriptive play therapy: tailoring interventions for specific childhood problems Heidi Kaduson-Donna Cangelosi-Charles Schaefer – The Guilford Press – 2020
- Private practice essentials: business tools for mental health professionals Howard Baumgarten-Chris Stout – Pesi Publishing and Media – 2017
- Short-term play therapy for children Heidi Kaduson-Charles Schaefer – The Guilford Press – 2015
- Super Better: a revolutionary approach to getting stronger, happier, braver, and more resilient* Jane McGonigal – Penguin Press – 2015
- The adolescent psychotherapy treatment planner Arthur Jongsma-L. Peterson-William McInnis-Timothy Bruce – Wiley – 2014
- The body keeps the score: mind, brain, and body in the transformation of trauma Bessel van der Kolk – Penguin Books – 2015
- The Child Psychotherapy Treatment Planner Arthur Jongsma-L. Peterson-William McInnis – John Wiley & Sons – 2014
- The functions of role-playing games: how participants create community, solve problems and explore identity Sarah Bowman – Mcfarland & Co. – 2010
- Tapping In. ; A Step-by-Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources through Bilateral Stimulation Laurel Parnell – Readhowyouwant.com, Limited – 2010
- The Rational Positive Parenting Program Oana David-Raymond DiGiuseppe – Springer International Publishing – 2016
- The REBT therapist’s pocket companion Windy Dryden-Michael Neenan – Albert Ellis Institute – 2008
- The REBT pocket companion for clients Windy Dryden – Albert Ellis Institute – 2003
- The REBT Therapist’s pocket companion for working with children and adolescents Michael E. Bernard- Albert Ellis Institute – 2004
- The REBT resource book for practitioners: innovative REBT techniques for practitioners with reproducible self-help articles and handouts for clients Michael Bernard – Albert Ellis Institute – 2000
- Thinking in pictures – Temple Grandin – Bloomsbury Publishing – 2014
- Trauma Competency: a Clinicians Guide – Linda Curran – Pesi Publishing & Media – 2013
- Using Tabletop Games in Play Therapy – Neal Petersen, Terry Kottman – 2017
- Wizards, warriors & wellness the therapeutic application of role-playing games Berkenstock, J. – The Bodhanna Group- 2019
- Guiding children’s social development & learning Marjorie Kostelnik – Delmar Publishers – 2009
- Superhero therapy: a hero’s journey through acceptance and commitment therapy Janina Scarlet-Wellinton Faria – Robinson – 2016
Recommended Gaming and Game Design Books
- A theory of fun for game design Raph Koster – O’Reilly Media – 2014
- Boardgames that tell stories Ignacy Trzewiczek – Portal Games – 2014
- Therapy Quest: An Interactive Journey Through Acceptance And Commitment Therapy – JANINA SCARLET – Constable AND ROBINSON – 2018
- Fiasco Jason Morningstar-Steve Segedy – Bully Pulpit Games and Amusements – 2016
- Game-changer: game theory and the art of transforming strategic situations David McAdams – W.W. Norton & Company – 2015
- Hamlet’s hit points: what three classic narratives tell us about roleplaying games – Robin Laws – Gameplaywright Press – 2010
- Harry Potter therapy: an unauthorized self-help book from the restricted section Janina Scarlet-Vince Alvendia – Janina Scarlet, Ph. D. – 2017
- Homo ludens a study of the play-element in culture – Johan Huizinga – Angelico Press – 2016
- Improv for gamers Karen Twelves – Evil Hat Productions – 2018
- Once upon a time writer’s handbook Kelly Olmstead – Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games- 2013
- Playing nature’s year Meguey Baker – Collective Copies -2015
- ROLE-PLAYING GAME STUDIES: a transmedia approach Jose P. Zagal – Sebastian Deterding – Routledge – 2018
- Sly Flourish’s fantastic adventures Michael Shea – Createspace – 2017
- Sly Flourish’s Return of the lazy dungeon master Michael Shea – 2018
- Sly Flourish’s the lazy DM’s workbook Michael Shea – 2018
- The fiasco companion Jason Morningstar-Steve Segedy-Amanda Valentine – 2015
- The ultimate RPG character backstory guide: prompts and activities to create the most interesting story for your character – James D’Amato – Adams Media – 2018