Course Detail
Course #1076
Stages and Components of Presymbolic and Symbolic Play
Registration Fee: This course is included in your $99 annual Professional Subscription.
CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT - Areas of Occupation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner
Course Abstract
This article provides information on the development of play in infants, toddlers, and young children. The primary emphasis is on the growth of specific aspects of play skills as children age, including the use of objects, agents, sequencing of actions, and development of play themes. General age guidelines for changes in those behaviors are also provided.
Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam
- As a result of this Continuing Education Activity, readers will be able to describe the stages of presymbolic play
- As a result of this Continuing Education Activity, readers will be able to list the components of symbolic play
- As a result of this Continuing Education Activity, readers will be able to identify the importance of decontextualization, decentration, and integration for the development of symbolic play
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Intro |
| 5-55 Minutes | Play |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion |
Average Rating (39 Reviews)
Review by: Member
on Mon Sep 12 2011
I liked the text format, where the materials was extremely well organized. Further, I now have a very young population to diagnose and the course contents will help me a great deal in my observations.
Review by: Member
on Thu Sep 15 2011
organization
Review by: Member
on Fri Sep 16 2011
Very important information to know, especially for those in early childhood.
Review by: Member
on Mon Sep 19 2011
All usable information, clearly presented!
Review by: Member
on Mon Sep 19 2011
Well presented. Valuable information for my career as well and for applying to my own small children.
Review by: Member
on Tue Sep 20 2011
The material presented in this document was well organized, easy to follow and relevant to my work in early intervention.
Review by: Member
on Tue Sep 27 2011
The material was well organized and the examples clarified and supported the definitions and descriptions given.
Review by: Member
on Wed Sep 28 2011
This course was beneficial for me as I work in Early Intervention. This course clearly outlines the importance of play and how to encourage the appropriate development of play skills in young children.
Review by: Member
on Fri Sep 30 2011
I liked all the background info that it gave, I felt it was useful to what I'm doing right now.
Review by: Member
on Sat Oct 8 2011
The way the stages of play were explained and the examples provided.
Review by: Member
on Wed Oct 12 2011
This course was very informative on the topic and engaging
Review by: Member
on Wed Oct 12 2011
a simple and clear refresher on a topic I should know more about
Review by: Member
on Thu Oct 20 2011
It described the milestones for play stages in childern in a very direct way, complete with italicized terms to label the stages. Very straightforward.
Review by: Member
on Thu Nov 3 2011
The examples given for each stage were very clear.
Review by: Member
on Fri Nov 4 2011
good descriptions of levels of play and their importance in development
Review by: Member
on Sun Nov 6 2011
It was to the point and direct. The information was a great review of play behaviors and the importance of them in language development.
Review by: Member
on Wed Nov 16 2011
great examples of each stage of play development. I will be able to observe the play of children in my class and know what should be coming next, and will be able to support their play
Review by: Member
on Sat Nov 19 2011
Information and excellently organized!
Review by: Member
on Mon Nov 21 2011
Thorough and useful iformation
Review by: Member
on Tue Nov 22 2011
Good review and introduction of child development milestones
Review by: Member
on Thu Nov 24 2011
Clear and easy to present to parents
Review by: Member
on Fri Nov 25 2011
Clear, well-organized, good EBP info for understanding developmental stages.
Review by: Member
on Mon Nov 28 2011
very informative
Review by: Member
on Tue Jan 17 2012
relevant, liked examples
Review by: Member
on Thu Jan 19 2012
The great examples & corresponding ages ranges.
Review by: Member
on Sun Jan 29 2012
Working with kids is always a challenge and this information is certainly applicable.
Review by: Member
on Sun Feb 12 2012
Organized well
Review by: Member
on Fri Feb 24 2012
It helped by giving examples of the various levels of play.
Review by: Member
on Sun Feb 26 2012
Organized and easy to read
Review by: Member
on Fri Mar 16 2012
Good explanation of play.
Review by: Member
on Thu Mar 22 2012
The course was organized and the content matched the learning objectives.
Review by: Member
on Mon Mar 26 2012
good refresher regarding childrens play stages...
Review by: Member
on Wed Mar 28 2012
clear and concise
Review by: Member
on Wed Mar 28 2012
Very well written and understandable. Good refresher.
Review by: Member
on Wed Mar 28 2012
Concrete examples, use of specific wording, not using excessive wording to instruct
Review by: Member
on Fri Mar 30 2012
Relevant to area of practice
Review by: Member
on Tue Apr 10 2012
good
Review by: Member
on Thu Apr 26 2012
useful
Review by: Member
on Tue May 15 2012
The information presented is helpful whether you are working with young children or have children of your own at thisstage of life.
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Course Presenter
Maggie Watson, Ph.D.
Maggie Watson received her Ph.D in 1986 from Bowling Green State University. She currently is a professor at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Primary areas of interest include language development/disorders in children, and children's speech sound disorders.
Continuing Education Information
CEUs/PDUs Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT - Areas of Occupation; NBCOT/1.25 Beginner
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