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Peer reviewedRogers, Sally J.; Puchalski, Carol B. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1984
The beginnings of representational play were examined in 16 visually impaired children (18-38 months). Nine children demonstrated some symbolic acts at a mean age significantly earlier than the literature suggests. Presence of symbolic acts was significantly related to use of the word "no," two-word combinations, and general sensorimotor skills.…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Stages, Infants, Play
Download full textPelz, Ruth, Ed. – 1982
Five papers are presented from a 1982 conference on "Developmental and Clinical Aspects of Young Children's Play." In the first paper ("Cognitive Characteristics of Young Children's Play,") S. Rogers summarizes J. Piaget's theories on developmental stages, discusses the relationship of practice play to learning, and then…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Disabilities, High Risk Persons
Miller, Karen – Child Care Information Exchange, 2002
Describes how infants and toddlers learn to use action, object, picture, and word symbols, and offers suggestions for educators and caregivers to facilitate symbol use. Discusses how adults can introduce books to young children and enhance the symbolic aspect of the care and education program. (KB)
Descriptors: Books, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Childrens Literature
Peer reviewedRobinshaw, Helen M. – Early Child Development and Care, 1996
Case studies examined impact of early intervention on the rate of acquisition of communicative and linguistic behaviors for a small group of severely and profoundly deaf infants. Found that infants who were diagnosed and used amplification by six months of age acquired vocal and linguistic skills at an age more comparable to hearing peers than did…
Descriptors: Body Language, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills
