What is play? - Carson Street School
What is play? - Carson Street School
What is play? - Carson Street School
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2. Communication D<strong>is</strong>ability: A communication d<strong>is</strong>ability encompasses<br />
a wide variety of problems in language, speech and hearing. Many<br />
communication d<strong>is</strong>abilities result from conditions such as Intellectual<br />
d<strong>is</strong>ability, Cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, Aut<strong>is</strong>m. Below are some<br />
examples of difficulties experienced by children with a communication<br />
d<strong>is</strong>ability and how it impacts on their <strong>play</strong> skills:<br />
• Knowledge and use of the structure of language e.g.<br />
statements, questions, instructions, comments etc<br />
• Comprehension i.e. understanding of what <strong>is</strong> said to them<br />
• Understanding and using a range of vocabulary<br />
• Clarity of speech<br />
Difficulty joining<br />
in with other<br />
children’s games<br />
Difficulty<br />
initiating<br />
<strong>play</strong> with other<br />
children<br />
Communication d<strong>is</strong>abilities<br />
can limit how a child interacts<br />
with other children in <strong>play</strong>.<br />
Difficulty in<br />
d<strong>is</strong>cussing or<br />
explaining own<br />
<strong>play</strong><br />
Difficulty in<br />
d<strong>is</strong>cussing or<br />
explaining<br />
<strong>play</strong> of others<br />
<br />
During <strong>play</strong> sessions the child may have trouble being understood by other<br />
children and adults. Th<strong>is</strong> can limit her ability to:<br />
• Express desire for certain <strong>play</strong> materials and equipment<br />
• Express d<strong>is</strong>like of a <strong>play</strong> activity<br />
• Connect with the other children and adults
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