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Course #1133
“Pretend I'm the Princess”: Pretend Play Theory, Assessment, and Intervention

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CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner

Course Abstract

Pretend play provides rich developmental opportunities across cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional domains. In this course, we will explore the development of pretend play from solitary to collaborative; identify developmental relationships; discuss the nature of pretend play in children with language impairments; learn a 10-step protocol for assessing the language of collaborative pretend play; and explore intervention options. A case study will be provided.

Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam

  • After this course, participants will be able to describe the developmental sequence from solitary to collaborative pretend play.
  • After this course, participants will be able to identify developmental relationships between pretend play and other developmental domains.
  • After this course, participants will be able to describe methods of assessing collaborative pretend play skills.
  • After this course, participants will be able to list strategies for pretend play interventions.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-15 Minutes Definitions and development
15-30 Minutes Developmental relationships and the nature of the disorder
30-55 Minutes Assessment (with client study) and intervention
55-60 Minutes Conclusion; Q&A

Course Information

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This course was originally produced by our affiliate company, SpeechPathology.com

Course Presenter

susan hendler lederer

Susan Hendler Lederer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Susan Hendler Lederer, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Adelphi University, Garden City, Long Island, NY. She is a NYS licensed and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 30 years of professional experience in the areas of language, literacy, and pretend play development and disorders. Dr. Lederer has published and presented nationally on best practices in these areas. In addition, she is the author of three children’s books designed to facilitate emerging language, literacy, and pretend play (I Can Say That, I Can Do That, & I Can Play That).

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process - Evaluation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner
Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.
Please note: CEU tests must be passed within 30 days of the event.
To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a Professional Subscriber.
American Occupational Therapy Association




OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved CE provider by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This course is offered for 0.1 CEUs. Courses approved by AOTA are accepted by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certificate Renewal program. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
National Board for Certification in Occupational TherapyOccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs.

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