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Play deprivation in children with physical disabilities: the role of the occupational therapist in preventing secondary disability.

Abstract

Self-initiated free play experiences are vital for the normal growth and development of all children. In this paper, children with physical disabilities who are deprived of normal play opportunities are viewed as having a second disability that hinders their potential for independent behavior and performance. Physical, social, personal, and environmental barriers that may limit the play experiences of children with physical disabilities are …

Authors

Missiuna C; Pollock N

Journal

American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 45, No. 10, pp. 882–888

Publisher

AOTA Press

Publication Date

October 1, 1991

DOI

10.5014/ajot.45.10.882

ISSN

0272-9490