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What is play? - Carson Street School

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Not motivated<br />

Vygot <strong>is</strong> a four year old with Down Syndrome who finds it difficult to follow through<br />

with challenging activities and attempt new activities independently. To motivate him<br />

h<strong>is</strong> mother attempts to offer him a choice of new vs. old and easy vs. challenging<br />

<strong>play</strong> opportunities. She provides him with extra support when he <strong>is</strong> engaging in new<br />

and challenging <strong>play</strong> activities.<br />

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Being aggressive<br />

Shaun <strong>is</strong> a five year old boy with Lesch - Nyhan d<strong>is</strong>ease. He becomes aggressive<br />

following positive <strong>play</strong> interactions with others, if the child or adult person gets too<br />

close physically. Shaun will pinch or hit the other child or adult.

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