1. Kids Who Come into the Playroom: AD/HD, Selective Mutism, Oppositionality, and More
Dianna Green, MSW LCSW

2. Objectives
Participants will learn strategies for addressing various clients with unique presentations
Incorporating play therapy theory into the playroom will be discussed
The use of one’s playroom
How presentation will benefit audience: Adult learners are more interested in a subject if they know how or why it is important to them.
Presenter’s level of expertise in the subject: Briefly state your credentials in this area, or explain why participants should listen to you.

3. Points of Discussion AD/HD Selective Mutism Autism
Disobedience vs. Excessive Compliance
Other Identified Focuses of Treatment
Lesson descriptions should be brief.

4. AD/HD
Distinguishing between Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined presentation types
Co-morbid presentations
Addressing Hyperactivity in the playroom
Helping those in the support system
Example objectives
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Save files to the team Web server.
Move files to different locations on the team Web server.
Share files on the team Web server.

5. Selective Mutism Disorder of Anxiety
Goal of intervention- to reduce anxiety NOT induce verbal communication
Role of therapist
How to hear what is being said

6. Autism Spectrum Disorder
Uniqueness of each case
Importance of sensory integration and processing
Utilization of parallel services
Know when to refer

7. Disobedience versus Excessive Compliance
Limits/Boundaries
Creating opportunity for success
Celebrating small success even in the face of failure
Termination of session
Compliance
Encouragement of self-exploration/expression
Engagement in activities without rules (explicit or implicit)
Preparing support system

8. Other Identified Focuses of Treatment
Maintenance of previously identified diagnosis
Communicative Disorders
Learning Disorders
Family Stress
Relationship Stress

9. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!