Date of Award
2022
Degree Name
Occupational Therapy, OTD
Document Type
Dissertation
First Advisor
Amanda Mohler
Second Advisor
Reannon Russell
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy
Abstract
Play allows children to develop many skills needed to be successful. Common skills include cognitive skills, emotional intelligence, physical development, and social development (Siu et al., 2017). The skills created at a young age provide the groundwork for further development. Children who do not have access to play opportunities will be less likely to develop the skills. The literature revealed that child development is positively impacted through play. Unfortunately, children with disabilities have fewer opportunities to develop the skills previously stated due to inaccessible playgrounds. The inability to participate in play will deprive the child of developing key life skills. Occupational therapists can be an asset in the assessment of playgrounds to improve accessibility for all individuals. Occupational therapists can help redesign play facilities to increase accessibility for individuals, which will lead to an increase in occupational performance.
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Recommended Citation
Wiles-Blankenship, Kennedi, "Katz of All Kinds Inclusive Playground: A Funding and Inclusive Playground Guide for Melbourne School District" (2022). Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones. 1.
https://arch.astate.edu/nhp-ot-cap/1
