Affording Children Access to Play

Information defines the role of play in child development and compares play in children with/without disabilities. All children need successful opportunities to play!

Increasing Opportunities for Play:
Assistive Technology Solutions

New play experiences can be found in universal play spaces designed to promote both physical and social access. Assistive Technology supports for play help children to move, communicate and interact with toys.

How We Play: Toys as the Tool for Play

Toys must be motivating and usable by a child. How to select toys based on their sensory characteristics and access features are discussed as well as helpful adaptations to increase play.

Extending Play

Ways to extend play through various play stages are discussed. Examples of using toys, including switch toys, for different purposes are offered.