Open AccessPlay in infancy and application in treatment
Author(s) -
D. Courlander
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
south african journal of physiotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.166
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 2410-8219
pISSN - 0379-6175
DOI - 10.4102/sajp.v35i4.1462
Subject(s) - psychology , developmental psychology , play therapy , test (biology) , psychotherapist , paleontology , biology
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.