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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
Peer reviewedJohnson, James E.; Ershler, Joan L. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1985
Social and cognitive values of different play materials for 21 normal and 21 handicapped preschool children were examined. Analyses showed that handicapped preschoolers exhibited comparable amounts of symbolic play but lower quality of symbolic play than that shown by nonhandicapped preschoolers. Symbolic play by handicapped children depended much…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Disabilities, Play, Preschool Education
