Toys and Play for the Handicapped Child / Edition 1

by Barbara Riddick

Overview

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 promote productive play in handicapped and non handicapped children.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415042765
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/01/1982
Series:	Special Education S
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Barbara Riddick (University of Durham, UK)

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

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

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