Structured Play Groups SPG as an evidence-based practice
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Structured play groups (SPG) are interventions facilitated by adults used to teach a broad range of skills and behaviours during playtime with a small group of children who meet consistently in a defined space.

You will find out about:
✓ Structured Play Groups (SPG)

• It is an evidence-based practice for elementary school learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from 6-11 years old that can be implemented in multiple settings.
• It is conducted within a group of typically developing peers and provides adult support in which social, communication, and play skills are targeted for improvement. 

✓ Why Use?

• SPG has been found to be effective in improving the social skills, language diversity, and object play of learners with ASD.
• SPG incorporates variety of instructional strategies.

✓ Outcomes

• The evidence-base for SPG supports the use of this practice to address: Social, Communication, Play, Behaviour, School-Readiness, Academic skills.

Who is this training for
✓ For families of children and adults affected with ASD, Speech Delay, related conditions and awaiting the assessment
✓ For teachers from pre-school, primary and post-primary school who work with children and adults
​with special educational needs
✓ For special needs assistants
✓ For all involved in the care and support of children and adults with ASD and related conditions.

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