Publications

Selected Books, Articles, Chapters (working list)

Books

Wolfberg, P.J. (forthcoming - 2024). Peer play and the autism spectrum: The art of guiding children's socialization and imagination. Newly updated Integrated Play Groups Field Manual. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons

Wolfberg, P. & Dunn Buron (Eds.). (2024). Learners on the autism spectrum: Preparing educators and related practitioners (3rd edition) NY: Routledge Publishers. (*Recipient of 2009 Literary Award for 1st edition, Autism Society of America)

    Wolfberg, P.J. (2019) Lernen von Spiel und Beziehungen zu Gleichaltrigen: Integrierte Spielgruppen (Learning to play and socialize with peers: Integrated Play Groups) in V. Bernard-Optiz (book series) Autismus konkret: Lern- und Therapiemethoden in der Praxis (Autism Concrete: Learning and Therapy), Stuttgart, Germany: Kohlhammer 

      Wolfberg, P.J. (2017). Play and imagination in children with autism (2nd Edition) New York: Teachers College Press, Columbia University.

        McCracken, H. (2006) That’s what’s different about me: Friend 2 Friend Social Learning model. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
        Lowell, J. & Tuchel, T. (2005) My best friend Will. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing.
      Wolfberg, P.J. (1999). Play and imagination in children with autism. New York: Teachers College Press, Columbia University.


      Articles       

      1. Wolfberg, P., & Woods, G.L. (2023). Re-imagining autistic children’s independent and social play with peers, Special issue: Interpersonal World of Autism; Psychoanalytic Inquiry, 43:3, 215-231, DOI: 10.1080/07351690.2023.2185067

      2. Bottema-Beutel, K, Turiel, E., DeWitt, M., & Wolfberg, P., (2017) To include or not to include: Evaluations and reasoning about the failure to include peers with Autism Spectrum Disorder in elementary students, Autism: International Journal of Research and Practice doi: 10.1177/1362361315622412 
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      4. Wolfberg, P., DeWitt, M., Young, G.S., & Nguyen, T. (2015) Integrated Play Groups: Promoting symbolic play and social engagement with typical peers in children with ASD across settings. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 45 (3), 830-845.
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      6. Wolfberg, P. (2013) Integrated Play Groups Model: How Parents Can Support their Children in Essential Play Experiences with Peers, Autism Bay Area Magazine, Jan-Feb 
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      8. Wolfberg, P.J., Bottema, K., & DeWitt, M., (2012) Integrated Play Groups: Including children with autism in social and imaginary play with typical peers, American Journal of Play 5, 1, 55-80 
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      10. Wolfberg, P.J. (2011) Sensory playground structures designed for children with autism: Creating equal access to inclusive play for All children. Autism Spectrum Quarterly 
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      12. Wolfberg, P.J. (2010). Play! A portal to new worlds. Inclusive play-The Outside Scoop, 2, 5 – 10. Wolfberg, P.J. (2009) ¡A jugar! Incluyendo a los niños dentro del Espectro Autista en la cultura del juego con sus pares (translation: Play! Including children on the autism spectrum in the culture of childhood), Paso a Paso, 07 Vol. 17. (Translation of Wolfberg, 2005) 
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      14. Bottema, K., & Wolfberg, P.J. (2007). Peer play and the exceptional child. Exceptional Family, 3. 15-17. Duda, S, & Wolfberg, P.J. (2007). A Grandparent’s Journey: Building an Inclusive Community for Children with Autism. Autism Spectrum Quarterly. 4, 16 – 18. 
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      16. McCracken, H. & Wolfberg, P.J. (2006) Autism awareness programs: Demystify, not identify. Autism-Asperger’s Digest. 5, 42-47 (follow-up to Friend 2 Friend: Fostering Mutual Friendships for Children with ASD in 2005 issue, Vol, 1, 6-9) 
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      18. Wolfberg, P.J. (2005). Play! It’s more than just a button on the remote: Including children on the autism spectrum in the culture of childhood. Autism Spectrum Quarterly. 2, 8-12. Wolfberg, P.J. (2004). Guiding children on the autism spectrum in peer play: Translating theory and research into effective and meaningful practice. The Journal of Developmental and Learning Disorders. 8, 7-25. 
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      20. Boucher, J. & Wolfberg, P.J. (Eds.) (2003) Play [Special Issue] Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. 7 (4). Boucher, J. & Wolfberg, P.J. (Eds.) (2003) Editorial. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. 7 (4) 339 – 346. Schuler AL. Beyond Echoplaylia: Promoting Language in Children with Autism. Autism. 2003;7(4):455-469. doi:10.1177/1362361303007004010 
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      22. Yang, T., Wolfberg, P.J., Wu, S, Hwu, P. (2003) Supporting children on the autism spectrum in peer play at home and school: Piloting the Integrated Play Groups model in Taiwan. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. 7 (4) 437-453. 
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      24. Wolfberg, P.J. (2003). Integrierte-spielgruppen: Förderung kommunikation und sozialen fähigkeiten bei autistichen Kindern. Forum Logopaedie (Translation: Integrated Play Groups: Promoting communication and social skills in autistic children, Journal for Speech and Language Association of Germany) 
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      26. Wolfberg, P.J. (2000) Making make-believe: Enhancing communication and social skills through Integrated Play Groups. Autism - Asperger's Digest, 3, 12-17. 
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      28. Wolfberg, P.J. (2000) Autism and play [Review of the book Autism and play by Beyer & Gammeltoft ] Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. 5 (1) 95-96.
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      30.  Wolfberg, P.J. & Schuler, A.L. (1999). Fostering peer interaction, imaginative play and spontaneous language in children with autism, Child Language Teaching and Therapy Journal. 15 (1), 41-52. 
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      32. Wolfberg, P.J., Zercher, C., Lieber, J., Capell, K., Matias, S. G., Hanson, M., & Odom, S. (1999). "Can I play with you?" Peer culture in inclusive preschool programs. Journal for the Association of Persons with Severe Handicaps. 24, (2), 69-84. 
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      34. Hanson, M.J., Wolfberg, P.J., Zercher, C., Morgan, M., Gutierrez, S., Beckman, P., & Barnwell, D. (1998) The culture of inclusion: Recognizing diversity on multiple levels. Special issue on the inclusion of young children with disabilities. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 13 (1), 185 - 209.
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      36. Wolfberg, P.J. (1995) Supporting children with autism in play groups with typical peers: A description of a model and related research. International Play Journal, 3, 38-51. 
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      38. Wolfberg, P. J, & Schuler, A.L. (1993) Integrated Play Groups: A model for promoting the social and cognitive dimensions of play in children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 23, (3), 467-489. Schuler, A.L., Gonsier-Gerdin, J. & Wolfberg, P. J. (1990). The efficacy of speech and language intervention: Autism. Seminars in Speech and Language, 11, (4), 242-255. 

      Chapters

        Wolfberg, P., McCracken, H., & Phillips, T.(2024) Play, friendships and autism: Co-creating a culture of inclusion with peers. In Wolfberg & Dunn Buron (Eds) Learners on the autism spectrum: Preparing educators and related practitioners. NY: Routledge Publishers.

        Wolfberg, P. & Dunn Buron, K.(2024) Re-presenting autism and evidence-based practice: Tenets of competent, humanistic and meaningful support. In Wolfberg & Dunn Buron (Eds) Learners on the autism spectrum: Preparing educators and related practitioners. NY: Routledge Publishers.

        Balasubramian, L., Blum, A., & Wolfberg, P., (2019) Building on Early Foundations into School: Fostering Socialization in Meaningful Socio-Cultural Contexts, In R. Jordan, L. Robert, J., & K. Hume (Eds) Autism and Education: International Handbook, London, U.K., Sage Publications.

        Jahnke, I., Julius, H., Wolfberg, P., Matthes, E., Schade, F. & Neufeld, D. (2016). Integrated Play and Drama Groups for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In Ludger tebartz van Elst, Michele Noterdaeme & Isabel Dziobek (Hrsg.), Wissenschaftliche Tagung Autismus-Spektrum Freiburg. (tagungsband, S. 63). Frankfurt am Main: Wissenschaftliche Gesell- schaft Autismus-Spektrum (WGAS) e.VWolfberg, P.J. (2016a) Integrated Play Groups for children on the autism spectrum. In C.E. Schaefer & H. Kaduson (Eds.) Short-term play therapy for children (Third Edition) Guilford Publishers.

        Wolfberg, P.J., (2016b) Integrated Play Groups: Supporting children with autism in essential play experiences with typical peers. In L. Reddy, C. Schaefer, & L. File-Hall (Eds), Empirically-based play interventions for children (Second Edition) American Psychological Association.

        Wolfberg, P.J. (2015) Integrated Play Groups for children on the autism spectrum. In C.E. Schaefer & H. Kaduson (Eds.) Short-term play therapy for children (Third Edition) Guilford Publishers.

        Wolfberg, P.J. (2015). Play's role and meaning in the lives of children with autism. In D. Fromberg & D. Bergin (Eds) Play from birth to twelve: Contexts, perspectives, and meanings (Third Edition). Routledge.

        Wolfberg, P.J. & Buron, K. (2014) Perspectives on evidence based practice and autism spectrum disorder: Tenets of competent, humanistic and meaningful support. In K.D. Buron & P.J. Wolfberg, (Eds.). Learners on the autism spectrum: Preparing highly qualified educators and related practitioners (2nd edition). Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC.

        Wolfberg, P.J., McCracken, H. & Tuchel (2014) Fostering play, imagination and friendships with peers: Creating a culture of social inclusion (p. 174 – 201).. In K.D. Buron & P.J. Wolfberg, (Eds.). Learners on the autism spectrum: Preparing highly qualified educators and related practitioners (2nd edition). Shawnee Mission, KS: AAP

        Wolfberg, P.J. (2012) Integrated Play Groups® (IPG) model (2nd edition). In Lyons & Freilch (Eds.) Cutting-edge therapies for autism. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing Company

        Wolfberg, P.J. (2011) Die Bedeutung des Spiels fuer Peer-Beziehungen und soziale Inklusion in paedagogischen Einrichtungen fuer Klein- und Vorschulkinder (second edition) In B. Ytterhus & M. Kreuzer (Eds.) „Dabei sein ist nicht alles“ – Soziale Inklusion und Marginalisie-rung in integrativen Gruppen des Kindergartens – Eine Anthologie. International Buchprojeket, Universität Trondheim mit Hochschule Niederrhein. (Translation: The meaning of play for peer relations and social inclusion in pedagogical settings for young children (second edition). In B. Ytterhus & M. Kreuzer (Eds.) Being nearby isn’t everything – Social inclusion and marginalization in integrated groups within early childhood settings – An Anthology. International Book Project, University of Trondheim with Niederrhein College.)

        Wolfberg, P.J. (2011) Integrated Play Groups (IPG) model. In Lyons & Freilch (Eds.) Cutting-edge therapies for autism. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing Company

        Neufeld, D. & Wolfberg, P.J. (2010). From novice to expert: Guiding children on the autism spectrum in Integrated Play Groups. In Schaefer, C. (Ed.) Play therapy for preschool children. Washington, D.C: American Psychological Association.

        Wolfberg, P.J. (2008) Including children with autism in the culture of play with peers. In C. Forlin & J M-G Lion (Eds). Reforms, Inclusion and Teacher Education: Towards a New Era of Special Education in Asia-Pacific Regions. Center for Advancement in Special Education, Hong Kong University.

        Wolfberg, P.J. (2008) Die Bedeutung des Spiels fuer Peer-Beziehungen und soziale Inklusion in paedagogischen Einrichtungen fuer Klein- und Vorschulkinder (second edition) In B. Ytterhus & M. Kreuzer (Eds.) „Dabei sein ist nicht alles“ – Soziale Inklusion und Marginalisie-rung in integrativen Gruppen des Kindergartens – Eine Anthologie. International Buchprojeket, Universität Trondheim mit Hochschule Niederrhein. (Translation: The meaning of play for peer relations and social inclusion in pedagogical settings for young children (second edition). In B. Ytterhus & M. Kreuzer (Eds.) Being nearby isn’t everything – Social inclusion and marginalization in integrated groups within early childhood settings – An Anthology. International Book Project, University of Trondheim with Niederrhein College.)

        Wolfberg, P.J., McCracken, H., & Tuchel, T. (2008) Fostering peer play and friendships: Creating a culture of inclusion (p. 182-207).. In K. Buron & P.J. Wolfberg (Eds.). Learners on the autism spectrum: Preparing highly qualified educators. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

        Wolfberg, P.J. (2007). Essays on play oriented therapies, Integrated Play Groups model, social play, symbolic play, spontaneous play, and imagination. In B. Myles, T. Cooper Swanson, J. Holverstott (Eds.) Autism spectrum disorders: A handbook for parents and professionals. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing.

        Wolfberg, P.J. & Schuler, A.L. (2006). Promoting social reciprocity and symbolic representation in children with ASD: Designing quality peer play interventions (p. 180 – 219). In T. Charman & W. Stone (Eds.). Early social communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders. NY: Guilford Publications.

        Wolfberg, P.J. (2005) Definitions for imagination, Integrated Play Groups (IPG) model, spontaneous play, social play and symbolic play. In J. Neisworth & P.S. Wolfe (Eds). The Autism Encyclopedia. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

        Wolfberg, P.J. (2001). Social relationships of children with disabilities and their peers in inclusive preschool classrooms. In S.L. Odom (Ed.), Widening the circle: Including children with disabilities in preschool programs. (p. 61-80) New York: Teachers College Press, Columbia University.

        Schuler, A.L. & Wolfberg, P.J. (2000). Promoting peer socialization and play: The art of scaffolding. In B. Prizant & A. Wetherby (Eds.) Language issues in autism and pervasive developmental disorder: A transactional developmental perspective. (p. 225-227) Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

        Wolfberg, P.J. (1995) Enhancing children's play. In K.A. Quill (Ed.) Teaching children with autism: Strategies to enhance communication and socialization. New York: Delmar Publishers Inc.




Social inclusion, play and creative expression are universal human rights