Applied Behavioral Science - Therapeutic Benefits of Play

Catalog description

Overview of therapeutic play activities for children and adolescents with a range of health issues and needs, with particular attention to classical and contemporary theories on play, play as an essential element for children's growth, development, and learning, and the influence of the environment on children's play. Special emphasis will be placed on the design and implementation of therapeutic play activities in the healthcare setting. Prerequisite: ABSC 160 or PSYC 333.