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

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Structured play significantly boosts cognitive and motor development in orphanage children. A dedicated play therapist is crucial for sustaining these developmental gains over time.

Area of Science:

Child Development
Developmental Psychology
Early Intervention Programs

Background:

Previous reports detailed developmental gains from a structured play program in an orphanage.
Caregiver enthusiasm waned, necessitating a full-time play therapist to revive the program.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of a dedicated play therapist on orphanage children's development.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the 'Not by Bread Alone' project in enhancing motor and mental scores.

Main Methods:

Children's development was assessed using the Indian adaptation of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development.
Initial assessments were conducted upon the play therapist's arrival, followed by quarterly evaluations.

Main Results:

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Initial mean motor and mental scores were 66.14 and 56.95, respectively.
Scores improved significantly to 81.84 (motor) and 78.25 (mental) within three months of the play program's restart.

Conclusions:

The 'Not by Bread Alone' project's structured play schedule can accelerate motor and mental development in orphanage children.
Sustaining the program long-term requires a highly motivated and dedicated individual.