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What is the aim of using play as a therapeutic medium?
What is the aim of using play as a therapeutic medium?
- To eliminate all play from therapy sessions
- To conduct physical therapy exercises
- To increase the duration of play sessions only
- To improve problems in occupational performance components and areas (correct)
All play activities can be used for any developmental age without consideration.
All play activities can be used for any developmental age without consideration.
False (B)
What is the first question clinicians should ask in the clinical reasoning process for selecting appropriate play activities?
What is the first question clinicians should ask in the clinical reasoning process for selecting appropriate play activities?
What is the problem and aim?
The focus of treatment when using playfulness is to improve __________.
The focus of treatment when using playfulness is to improve __________.
What is necessary to ensure that the child will be able to play with the selected toys?
What is necessary to ensure that the child will be able to play with the selected toys?
Match the play-based intervention elements with their descriptions:
Match the play-based intervention elements with their descriptions:
Clinical reasoning is not necessary when selecting appropriate play activities.
Clinical reasoning is not necessary when selecting appropriate play activities.
What developmental factor should be considered when selecting play behavior for therapeutic activities?
What developmental factor should be considered when selecting play behavior for therapeutic activities?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for playfulness according to Bundy?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for playfulness according to Bundy?
The focus of treatment in improving playfulness is based on developing deficits in play skills.
The focus of treatment in improving playfulness is based on developing deficits in play skills.
What does 'framing' refer to in the context of playfulness?
What does 'framing' refer to in the context of playfulness?
_____ refers to the child's ability to choose how close to objective reality the play transaction will be.
_____ refers to the child's ability to choose how close to objective reality the play transaction will be.
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Which statement best describes the role of playfulness in treatment?
Which statement best describes the role of playfulness in treatment?
Playfulness involves providing external rewards to motivate children.
Playfulness involves providing external rewards to motivate children.
List any two problems that can be distinguished from deficits in play skills.
List any two problems that can be distinguished from deficits in play skills.
What should be prioritized when a child's occupational performance components cannot be improved?
What should be prioritized when a child's occupational performance components cannot be improved?
Play skills should not be a priority when they are developmentally immature for a child's chronological age.
Play skills should not be a priority when they are developmentally immature for a child's chronological age.
What process guides the selection of appropriate play activities in treatment?
What process guides the selection of appropriate play activities in treatment?
When assessing play skills, treatment focuses on specific _______ skills.
When assessing play skills, treatment focuses on specific _______ skills.
Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:
Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:
Which tool is mentioned as a reference for assessing play skills in children?
Which tool is mentioned as a reference for assessing play skills in children?
Selecting play activities to improve play skills does not require clinical reasoning.
Selecting play activities to improve play skills does not require clinical reasoning.
List one characteristic that indicates a child has deficits in play skills.
List one characteristic that indicates a child has deficits in play skills.
What is the primary aim of the intervention described?
What is the primary aim of the intervention described?
Creating a safe play environment is a key therapeutic principle.
Creating a safe play environment is a key therapeutic principle.
What should be identified to assist in improving a child's play skills?
What should be identified to assist in improving a child's play skills?
The child must be able to meet all ______ related to the identified aspects.
The child must be able to meet all ______ related to the identified aspects.
Match the developmental consideration with its corresponding question:
Match the developmental consideration with its corresponding question:
Which of the following is NOT a component to consider when facilitating play?
Which of the following is NOT a component to consider when facilitating play?
Incorporating identified aspects in age-appropriate play activities is a recommended practice.
Incorporating identified aspects in age-appropriate play activities is a recommended practice.
What is an essential requirement when providing challenges for the child?
What is an essential requirement when providing challenges for the child?
What does facilitating an internal locus of control primarily encourage in individuals?
What does facilitating an internal locus of control primarily encourage in individuals?
Creating a safe environment is not important during therapy.
Creating a safe environment is not important during therapy.
What is the role of playfulness in a therapeutic environment?
What is the role of playfulness in a therapeutic environment?
Facilitating the freedom to ________ allows individuals to explore and learn from their experiences.
Facilitating the freedom to ________ allows individuals to explore and learn from their experiences.
Which of the following best describes a 'just-right challenge'?
Which of the following best describes a 'just-right challenge'?
An external locus of control is the desired outcome in a therapeutic environment.
An external locus of control is the desired outcome in a therapeutic environment.
What type of atmosphere should a therapeutic environment aim to create?
What type of atmosphere should a therapeutic environment aim to create?
Match the following therapeutic concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following therapeutic concepts with their descriptions:
Study Notes
Play as Therapeutic Medium
- Play therapy aims to improve occupational performance components (OPCs) and occupational performance areas (OPAs) through play activities.
- The therapist uses clinical reasoning to select appropriate play activities for the child.
- This process involves steps:
- Identifying the problem and aim.
- Determining the child’s developmental play age.
- Selecting play behaviors and materials aligned with the child's age.
- Considering who the child plays with.
- Adjusting play materials or activities as needed.
- This approach is suitable for children facing occupational performance challenges, like those with difficulty focusing or managing challenges.
Playfulness as the Focus of Treatment
- This approach focuses on improving a child's playfulness.
- It distinguishes between problems with playfulness and deficits in play skills.
- Playfulness is facilitated by:
- Intrinsic motivation: The child finds play rewarding and enjoyable.
- Internal control: The child feels in control of their actions and the play outcome.
- Freedom to suspend reality: The child can adjust how closely their play reflects real-life scenarios.
- Framing: The child can understand and respond to social cues within play.
- This method is appropriate for children who may struggle with aspects of playfulness, even if their play skills are adequate.
Deficits in Play Skills as the Focus of Treatment
- This approach tackles play skills that are not age-appropriate for the child.
- The therapist focuses on improving specific play skills when OPCs cannot be readily enhanced.
- To select appropriate play activities, the therapist follows these steps:
- Determine the problem and aim.
- Identify the child’s developmental age in relation to the specific play skill.
- Determine the specific play skill aspect that requires attention.
- Choose age-appropriate play behaviors and materials that address the child's needs.
- Consider who the child plays with.
- Adapt materials or activities as necessary.
- This approach focuses on improving how a child interacts with materials during play and other play skills based on the child's age.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of play therapy, focusing on the importance of selecting appropriate activities to enhance a child's occupational performance. It delves into the methods therapists use to assess and foster playfulness and play skills in children. Ideal for those studying or practicing therapeutic strategies for child development.
