What is play? - Carson Street School
What is play? - Carson Street School
What is play? - Carson Street School
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John uses the<br />
wheelchair to get around<br />
John uses the prone the <strong>play</strong> area John climbs on the<br />
wedge to help her<br />
climbing frame to<br />
read a book<br />
develop h<strong>is</strong> strength<br />
.<br />
Physiotherap<strong>is</strong>ts and occupational therap<strong>is</strong>ts are special<strong>is</strong>ts who can help<br />
children with physical d<strong>is</strong>abilities. A physiotherap<strong>is</strong>t and occupational therap<strong>is</strong>t can<br />
give advice on a variety of strategies that can help to maximize the child’s<br />
participation in the <strong>play</strong> activity by improving their position, access and<br />
independence. They can also adv<strong>is</strong>e on equipment options that are appropriate for<br />
their age, size and capabilities so that they can access activities and enjoy <strong>play</strong> as<br />
much as possible.<br />
<br />
A switch <strong>is</strong> attached The corner seat enables The walker allows John<br />
to John’s robot. Every Jenny to sit up and <strong>play</strong> to move around<br />
time he touches the with her toys. the <strong>play</strong> area and<br />
switch, the robot<br />
access toys.<br />
talks and moves.