Developmental games ('multi-element')

Developmental ('multi-element') games is a comprehensive rehabilitation course at H&B Neurolife International Rehabilitation Center (Shangrao), built on the formula 'play as the core, interaction as the connection, development as the goal'. Through situational, interactive, role-play, cooperative, musical, and creative games we create a light, engaging, and low-stress learning environment in which social, communicative, emotional, cognitive, and adaptive functions develop.

The course addresses a wide range of targets: social motivation and initiative; cooperation, turn-taking, waiting, sharing; eye contact and joint attention; comprehension and functional expression of speech; emotional stability; imagination and creativity (including role-play and pretend); and a sense of rules and social adaptation. Its principles are 'play — learn — enjoy — grow' and respect for the child's pace; multisensory and multi-format. The method combines effectively with PCI, DIR/Floortime, sensory integration, Orff music therapy, and occupational therapy.

Strengths of the method as delivered at the center: rich formats — music, art, role-play, sports, situational; high appeal and active participation; intensive interaction; individually tuned difficulty; learning without pressure; high integration with sensory work, speech, and cognitive sessions.

What matters most for parents

'Inability to play' is a common feature of many children with ASD: using toys not for their intended purpose, no role-play or pretend play. Developmental games specifically target this deficit. Shared parent–child experience is one of the course's principles: parents are taught specific play techniques and use them at home in daily routines. This significantly amplifies the results.