What is play? - Carson Street School
What is play? - Carson Street School
What is play? - Carson Street School
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5. Sensory D<strong>is</strong>ability: Children with sensory d<strong>is</strong>abilities have a v<strong>is</strong>ion or a<br />
hearing impairment. Th<strong>is</strong> results in difficulties with how they receive and<br />
express a message. Below are some examples of difficulties experienced<br />
by children with a sensory d<strong>is</strong>ability and how it impacts on their <strong>play</strong> skills:<br />
Difficulty with<br />
orienting<br />
to the <strong>play</strong><br />
area and<br />
materials<br />
Difficulty<br />
in exploring<br />
materials<br />
Difficulties for a child<br />
who has limited v<strong>is</strong>ion<br />
Difficulty<br />
in copying<br />
others<br />
May have to<br />
explore toys<br />
by putting<br />
them into<br />
the mouth<br />
Difficulty with<br />
language <br />
and<br />
<br />
speech<br />
skills<br />
<br />
<br />
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<br />
Difficulties for a child<br />
who has limited hearing<br />
Cannot<br />
respond<br />
adequately to other<br />
children’s <strong>play</strong><br />
invitations<br />
May be seen<br />
as not wanting<br />
to <strong>play</strong><br />
Limited<br />
opportunities<br />
for social <strong>play</strong><br />
as they appear<br />
to be<br />
unresponsive
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