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Play and Toy Choices

其他書名	Considerations for Occupational Therapists
出版	Sage Colleges, 2017
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=QeFntAEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋This research was designed to explore the differences in toy and activity choices made by parents and occupational therapists in a preschool setting. Eight parents and three occupational therapists were given surveys requesting information about their considerations regarding the toys and activities that they present to their children and how they communicate with each other. Parents indicated that the child's interest in the toy or activity was the biggest motivator for presenting the toy or activity to the child. Therapists were more likely to focus on the educational and therapeutic value of toys and activities as well as the child's interest. When asked about communication styles, all therapists stated that they gave recommendations to parents while several parents stated that they did not receive any type of recommendation at all. Communication with therapists varied widely from several times a month to only at annual meetings or not at all. Limitations to this study include a small, less diverse population size. Future research should include further investigation into the relationships and communication styles of occupational therapists and parents, what is considered communication by both groups, and continued examination into the different aspects of activity and toy choices that are considered when creating treatments for children.