Play and the Special Needs Child
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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Overview:
"Children can experience a variety and/or combination of disabilities that can affect their ability to play.
Disabilities can be physical, intellectual, or emotional and can range in severity from mild to profound; nevertheless, all of these children have some capacity to engage in play" (Frost, Wortham, & Reifel, 2008, p.1).
Frost, J., Wortham, S., & Reifel, S. (2008). Play and Children with Disabilities. Retrieved from http://www.education.com/pdf/play-children-disabilities/
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"A major way children develop socially is through the exercise of their communicative skills in play and interaction with peers" (Van Hoorn, Nourot, Scales & Alward, 2015, p. 287) which is important for children with special needs.
Van Hoorn, J. L., Nourot, P. M., Scales, B. R., & Alward, K. R. (2015). Play at the center of the curriculum (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
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Key Info
- all children can benefit from opportunities in play
- adults play an important role in play for children with special needs
- play can aid in cognitive and social development
- environment and accessibility are important considerations for play
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Problem Solving:
"Extended opportunity to interact with peers in play can support the development of problem solving skills" (Van Hoorn, Nourot, Scales & Alward, 2015, p. 59).
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Zone of Proximal Development:
"The matchmaking and tutoring roles present promising avenues for orchestrating pretend play with children with special needs" (Van Hoorn, Nourot, Scales & Alward, 2015, p. 108).
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Inclusion Setting:
Young children have difficulty taking perspectives of others and have trouble relating to or playing fairly with children with special needs.
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Environment:
Whether play is indoors or outdoors, educators should ensure that play areas are accessible and safe for all students.
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Resources
- Importance of play and children with special needs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwWeW7PTB_w
- Resources for special learners: http://www.learningresources.com/category/special+needs.do
- Toys for children with special needs: https://www.fatbraintoys.com/special_needs/
- Children's Books: http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2011/11/10/explaining-special-needs-to...
- Apps for children with special needs: http://a4cwsn.com/tag/reading/
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References:
See notes section :)
Frost, J., Wortham, S., & Reifel,
S. (2008). Play and Children
with Disabilities. Retrieved
from http://www.education.
com/pdf/play-children-
disabilities/
Van Hoorn, J. L., Nourot, P. M.,
Scales, B. R., & Alward, K. R.
(2015). Play at the center of
the curriculum (6th ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson.
S. (2008). Play and Children
with Disabilities. Retrieved
from http://www.education.
com/pdf/play-children-
disabilities/
Van Hoorn, J. L., Nourot, P. M.,
Scales, B. R., & Alward, K. R.
(2015). Play at the center of
the curriculum (6th ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson.
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