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Variability in the Play of Preschoolers with Cognitive Delays across Different Toy Sets.
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Langone, John; Malone, D. Michael – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1998
The variability in the play of 30 preschool children with cognitive delays associated with different toy sets (vehicle, doll, and mixed toy sets) was examined. Sex differences emerged for only 4 of 12 play behaviors: exploration, pretend, ordered multischeme sequences, and global play sophistication. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Exploratory Behavior, Imagination, Mental Retardation, Play
Object-Related Play Skills of Youths with Mental Retardation: A Review of Single-Subject Design Research.
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Malone, D. Michael; Langone, John – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1994
A review of 11 single-subject research studies designed to enhance the object-related play of youths with mental retardation found that positive outcomes in the form of improved play behaviors were consistently reported across intervention type. The responsiveness of participants to intervention suggests a need for research to determine the most…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Children, Intervention, Mental Retardation
Differential Expression of Toy Play by Preschoolers with and without Mental Retardation
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Malone, D. Michael – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2006
Analyses of the peak and predominant toy play of 17 preschool children with mental retardation and 17 preschool children without mental retardation are presented. Groups were matched on developmental age and sex and observed during both a home-based independent play situation and classroom-based free play. Results are presented for 1) a comparison…
Descriptors: Toys, Play, Preschool Children, Mental Retardation
Methodological Issues in Studying the Toy Play of Young Children with Mental Retardation.
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Malone, D. Michael; Stoneman, Zolinda – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1995
The methods of 27 studies focusing on toy play among young children with mental retardation were reviewed. Considerable variability was noted with respect to sample characteristics, contextual parameters, and type of measurement. Researchers frequently neglected to provide potentially useful methodological information. Suggestions for future…
Descriptors: Measurement Techniques, Mental Retardation, Play, Preschool Education
Mothers' Perceptions of the Toy Play of Preschoolers with Intellectual Disabilities.
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Malone, D. Michael; Landers, Melissa A. – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2001
A study examined mothers' perceptions of the toy play of their 57 preschoolers (ages 2-5) with intellectual disabilities. The majority reported children not only engaged in appropriate play with toys, but engaged in advanced levels of play. Mothers also reported children would play with toys for extended periods of time. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Mental Retardation, Mother Attitudes
Teaching Object-Related Play Skills to Preschool Children with Developmental Concerns.
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Malone, D. Michael; Langone, John – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1999
Explores the applied research in which object-related play skills of preschool children with developmental concerns are enhanced through intervention strategies. Guidelines for teaching toy play skills are offered as are strategies to promote generalization and maintenance of those skills. (DB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Child Development, Disabilities, Early Intervention
African-American and Euro-American Preschoolers with Intellectual Disabilities: Patterns of Play with Toys.
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Malone, D. Michael – Early Education and Development, 1998
The patterns of cognitive play of 28 African-American and Euro-American preschool children with intellectual disabilities are reported. Fourteen children representing each group, matched on developmental age and family variables, were observed playing independently at home. The pattern of African-American children's play was more reflective of…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Blacks, Child Behavior, Comparative Analysis