Final - Play Flashcards
1
Q
How does play help children? (5)
A
Develops motor skills Helps them learn how objects function and relate Promotes flexibility Promotes problem solving skills Promotes communication and social skills
2
Q
Describe key features of play: (5)
A
Spontaneous Voluntary Intrinsically motivating Not symbolically oriented All about the process vs. the outcome
3
Q
What accounts for differences in play? (6)
A
Age Cognitive maturity Physicaly development Cultural differences Amount of play Types of play
4
Q
How do we treat play?
A
Assess the child’s barriers to engaging in certain types of play
Target social interaction and engagement
Find the child’s interests and facilitate and model play, while also letting the child guide
5
Q
What are the social levels of play?
A
Solitary
Parallel
Associative
Cooperative
6
Q
What are some play characteristics of kids with Autism? (4)
A
Engaging in repetitive play patterns
Play appears unconventional
Absent of delayed symbolic play
Play is often solitary
