1st Edition

Toys and Play for the Handicapped Child

By Barbara Riddick Copyright 1982
220 Pages
by Routledge

220 Pages
by Routledge

220 Pages
by Routledge

Toys and Play for the Handicapped Child is written by a psychologist who ran the first professionally staffed Toy Library in the UK. Her experience enables her to write in practical detail about the role of toys and play, both in normal development and in the development of handicapped children. It will be found equally useful by parents, teachers and other professionals, and by those concerned to... Read more

Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Teaching Techniques Chapter 3. Babies (0–12 Months) Chapter 4. Toddlers (1–3 Years): Object Related Play Chapter 5. Toddlers (1–3 Years): Extending the Range of Play Chapter 6. Pre-school and Nursery (3–5 Years) Chapter 7. Children With Special Needs Chapter 8. Choosing and Buying Toys

Biography

Barbara Riddick (University of Durham, UK)

`This clearly set out, well-illustrated book offers realistic and practical advice on helping handicapped children play.' - Remedial Therapist