Course Description

This recorded webinar will focus on using apps and video games in child and play therapy work. How, why, and when to use apps and video games will be covered along with specific benefits when working with neurodivergent clients. A review of ethical guidelines and best practice when introducing and using digital and technology play will also be presented. Several apps and video games will be discussed and explored related to addressing needs such as sensory challenges, regulation, relaxation, social navigation, creative expression, and emotion identification.

*Use this course for 3 APT non-contact hour Credit Hours under Special Topics or Applicant's Choice.  

Objectives

1) Explain how and why digital and technology play can be used in play therapy processes to address therapy goals.

2) Describe how apps and video games can align with various play therapy theories and approaches.

3) List several apps and video games that can be used in play therapy to address a variety of needs.

About this Training:

This training is a 3-hour recorded webinar focusing on integrating apps in play therapy work with autistic and neurodivergent children.    

You will be asked to read through the PowerPoint (this is your training guide), you will also be asked to read articles/readings, watch video clips, and complete experiential activities. 

It’s expected that you will complete all the exercises and not skip over any parts of this training. Many of the exercises are referenced on the post exam at the end of the training.

CE Hrs: 3 home study, non-contact

- AutPlay Therapy Clinic has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6595. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. AutPlay Therapy Clinic is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
- Robert Jason Grant Ed.D is an APT Approved Provider #12-318 for continuing education. Most trainings are approved for APT continuing education, but each individual training listing should be reviewed to identify the type and amount of continuing education offered. Visit a4pt.org to learn more about APT (Association for Play Therapy). If you are counting this training toward the 150 hours to become an RPT or RPT-S, the 3 hours can be calculated as any combination of 3 toward special topics, 3 toward applicants’ choice.

Course curriculum

    1. PowerPoint: Integrating Apps in Play Therapy (2024)

    2. VIDEO 1: Integrating Apps in Play Therapy (2024)

    3. VIDEO 2: Integrating Apps in Play Therapy (2024)

    4. References

    1. Course Evaluation (Required)

    2. Quiz (Required)

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About this course

  • $70.00
  • 8 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content