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Publications
Play and Imagination in Children with Autism
Play and Imagination in Children with Autism
Pamela Wolfberg
Teachers College Press, Columbia University
(SECOND EDITION - 2009)
*Based on Award-Winning Research:
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, University of California, Berkeley

Peer Play and the Autism spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children’s Socialization and Imagination
Integrated Play Groups Field Manual
Pamela Wolfberg


(ENGLISH EDITION - 2003) Autism Asperger Publishing Company

(CHINESE EDITION - 2010) Farterng Culture Company
Learners on the Autism Spectrum: Preparing Highly Qualified Educators
Kari Dunn Buron & Pamela Wolfberg (Editors)
Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
(2008)
*Recipient of Autism Society of America Literary Work of Year

My Best Friend Will
Jamie Lowell and Tara Tuchel with Foreword by Pamela Wolfberg
Autism Asperger Publishing
(2005)
Written by an expert player about her friendship with a novice player that was formed while participating in Integrated Play Groups

Pathways to Play! Combining Sensory Integration and Integrated Play Groups
Glenda Fuge and Rebecca Berry
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
(2004)

 

Wolfberg, P.J. (in press) Sensory playground structures designed for children with autism: Creating equal access to inclusive play for All children. Autism Spectrum Quarterly

Wolfberg, P., Turiel, E., DeWitt, M., & Bottema, K. (invited submission) Including children with autism in social and imaginary play with typical peers, American Journal of Play.

Wolfberg, P.J. & DeWitt, M. (in press) Integrated Play Groups intervention model. In K. Quill (Ed.). Choices: A parent’s guide to social Interventions for children with autism, Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company

Wolfberg, P.J. (2010). Play! A portal to new worlds. Inclusive play-The Outside Scoop, 2, 5 – 10.  

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

Wolfberg, P.J. (2011) Integrated Play Groups (IPG) model. In Lyons & Freilch (Eds.) Cutting-edge therapies for autism 2010-2011. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing Company (second edition)

Wolfberg, P.J. (2010) Foreword. In Nelson, A. Foundation role plays for autism, London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Neufeld, D. & Wolfberg, P.J. (2009). 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. (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)

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. London and New York: Routledge.

Wolfberg, P.J., McCracken, H., & Tuchel, T. (2008). Fostering peer play and friendships: Creating a culture of inclusion (pp. 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.

Bottema, K., & Wolfberg, P.J. (2007). Peer play and the exceptional child. Exceptional Family, 3. 15-17.

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.

Duda, S, & Wolfberg, P.J. (2007). A Grandparent’s Journey: Building an Inclusive Community for Children with Autism. Autism Spectrum Quarterly. 4, 16 – 18.

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.

Lantz, J.F., Nelson, J.M. & Loftin, R.L. (2004) Guiding children with autism in play: Applying the Integrated Play Group model in school settings. Exceptional Children, 37 (2), 8-14.

Zercher, C., Hunt, P., Schuler, A.L., & Webster, J. (2001). Increasing joint attention, play and language through peer supported play. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 5, 374-398.

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.

McCracken, H (2010). The Secret is Out! Strategies to Build Friendships for Kids with ASD. Autism Asperger Digest, Jan-Feb Issue 2010. www.autismdigest.com

McCracken, H (2008). Creating a Culture of Inclusion Through Play and Friendships: The Friend 2 Friend Integrated Play Groups Program. Autism Spectrum Quarterly, Winter 2008. www.asquarterly.com

Duda, S, & Wolfberg, P.J. (2007). A Grandparent’s Journey: Building an Inclusive Community for Children with Autism. Autism Spectrum Quarterly. 4, 16 – 18.

McCracken, H. (2006). Autism Awareness Programs: Demystify, Not Identify. Autism-Asperger Digest, September. www.autismdigest.com

Richard, V, & Goupil, G. (2005). Application des groupes de jeux integres aupres d’eleves ayant un trouble envahissant du development (Implementation of Integrated Play Groups with Autism/PDD Students). Revue quebecoise de psychologie, 26(3), 79-103

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.

McCracken, H. (2005). Friend 2 Friend: Fostering mutual friendships for children with ASD. Autism-Asperger Digest, Jan-Feb, 6 - 15. www.autismdigest.com

McCracken, H (2005). Friend 2 Friend's Programs Help Children with Autism Feel Safe to Say “I am Autistic Too”. Autism Spectrum Quarterly. 2, 8-12. www.asquarterly.com

McCracken, H. (2005). Between Friends. Abilities, Canada's Lifestyle Magazine for People with Disabilities, Canadian Abilities Foundation www.abilities.ca

Antipolo, L. & Dichoso, D. (2003). The effects of integrated play groups with sensory integration on the play and social skills of children with sensory integrative dysfunction. Unpublished master’s thesis, San Jose State University, San Jose, California.

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.

Schaefer, S. & Atwood, A. (2003). The effects of sensory integration therapy paired with integrated play groups on the social and play behaviors of children with autistic spectrum disorder. Unpublished master’s thesis, San Jose State University, San Jose, California.

Mikaelian, B. (2003) Increasing language through sibling and peer support play. Unpublished Master Thesis, San Francisco State University, CA.

Wolfberg, P.J. (2003). Integrierte-spielgruppen: Förderung kommunikation und sozialen fähigkeiten bei autistichen Kindern. Forum Logopaedie (Journal for Speech and Language Association of Germany)

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.

Wolfberg, P.J. (2000) Making make-believe: Enhancing communication and social skills through Integrated Play Groups. Autism - Asperger's Digest, 3, 12-17.

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.

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.

O’Connor, T. (1999). Teacher perspectives of facilitated play in Integrated Play Groups. Unpublished Master Thesis, San Francisco State University, CA.

Odom, S. L., Horn, E. M., Marquart, J., Hanson, M. J., Wolfberg, P., Beckman, P. J., Lieber J., Li, S., Schwartz, I., Janko, S., Sandall, S. (1999). On the forms of inclusion: Organizational context and individualized service models. Journal of Early Intervention, 22 (3), 185-199.

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.

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.

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.

Gonsier-Gerdin, J. (1992) Elementary school children's perspectives on peers with disabilities in the context of Integrated Play Groups: "They're not really disabled, they're like plain kids." (unpublished study) UC Berkeley-San Francisco State University, CA.

 
 

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