Play Continuum Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: What is the difference between play which provides a therapeutic benefit and therapeutic play?
Answer
Play is self administered by the child. This type
of play often happens spontaneously. There is no therapeutic
intervention by another person but play has a beneficial effect upon the
child’s development, indeed it is essential, and may help to resolve some
slight or mild problems.
Therapeutic play has an objective related to improving the emotional
development, behaviour or mental well being of the child. It is
mediated by someone trained in therapeutic play skills.
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