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Play in orphanages.

Vikas Taneja1, R S Beri, J M Puliyel

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, St. Stephen's Hospital, Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|April 27, 2004
PubMed
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Structured play significantly enhances cognitive and motor development in orphanage children. This 90-minute daily program is easily replicable, showing similar positive outcomes across different centers.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Early Childhood Education

Background:

  • Orphanage environments often lack structured developmental stimulation.
  • Early childhood development is crucial for long-term well-being.
  • Previous pilot studies suggested benefits of structured play.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate a structured play program for orphanage settings.
  • To assess the replicability of the program in different orphanages.
  • To measure the impact of structured play on child development.

Main Methods:

  • A 2-week workshop trained caregivers on a 90-minute daily structured play program.
  • The program was implemented in a new orphanage setting.
  • Developmental quotients of children (6 months - 3 years) were assessed using the Development Assessment Scale for Indian Infants (DAS II) before and after the intervention.

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Main Results:

  • Mean motor and mental scores were initially 57.9 and 58.2, respectively.
  • Post-intervention, both scores increased by an average of 23 points.
  • The improvements were comparable to those observed in the original pilot study.

Conclusions:

  • Structured play programs can dramatically improve child development in orphanages.
  • The program is easily replicable and yields similar positive results.
  • This intervention offers a scalable solution for enhancing developmental outcomes in institutionalized children.