South African Journal of Physiotherapy (Dec 1979)

Play in infancy and application in treatment

  • D. Courlander

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v35i4.1462
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 35, no. 4
pp. 93 – 96

Abstract

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The theoretical principles of play according to Piaget are described. Six stages of play up to two years of age are detailed, whilst play relevant to the transition from infancy to childhood is mentioned. The application of play in assessment, parent counselling and treatment is discussed.