Child Centered Play Therapy and Autism: Room Considerations. Featuring Dr. Regine Chung

Stop choosing between "compliance" and "connection." 🧩 Can Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) actually work for non-verbal children with Autism? Dr. Regine Chung says YES—and she has the data to prove it.If you’ve ever felt like your playroom wasn't "set up right" for neurodivergent clients, or feared that making adaptations would "ruin" the Child-Centered model, this episode is your roadmap.In this deep dive, CCPT expert Dr. Regine Chung joins us to discuss her longitudinal study on non-verbal autistic children. We move past the theory and get into the practical "how-to" of inclusive play therapy.Inside this episode, we cover:🛠 Room Setup: The specific environmental shifts that lower anxiety for ASD children.📈 The Evidence: Why CCPT is a powerful, evidence-based alternative to strictly behavioral models.🤝 The "Adaptation Myth": How to stay 100% Child-Centered while meeting sensory and developmental needs.🗣 Non-Verbal Communication: How to attune to a child who doesn't use spoken language.