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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.

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