Howard, Justine/ Mcinnes,
The Essence of Play
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415678131
- author:
- Howard, Justine/ Mcinnes,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor ; Francis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 156
- Genre:
- Medical, Pediatrics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Essence of Play: A Practice Companion for Professionals Working with Children and Young People
This comprehensive handbook provides an overarching concept of play, drawing together the evidence base across disciplines to support professional practice. It explores the fundamental value of play, considering its therapeutic potential, reflection of abilities, and benefits in assessment and other areas.
Designed for students and practitioners working with children across various helping professions, each chapter includes directed reading and reflective tasks to encourage readers to digest key issues.