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Play therapy with young children.

D Marcus1

  • 1Department of Neurology and Developmental Pediatrics, University of London.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
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Play-Therapy effectively supports young children with developmental delays and learning challenges. This approach aids children at home and prepares them for school, showing encouraging results.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Therapy

Background:

  • This study evaluates Play-Therapy for young children with handicaps, primarily preschoolers, at the Wolfson Centre.
  • The therapy utilizes a developmental program originally designed for specific language delays, adapted for broader learning and developmental issues.

Observation:

  • Sessions were conducted in homes and at the Wolfson Centre, integrating parental involvement and multidisciplinary professional monitoring.
  • The program has been in use for five years and is ongoing.

Findings:

  • Play-Therapy demonstrated encouraging results in annual reviews and formal assessments.
  • The therapy is effective for children with diverse learning problems and developmental delays.

Implications:

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  • Play-Therapy offers significant benefits for children's development at home.
  • This therapeutic approach positively impacts school readiness and academic adjustment.