Profiles of Play: From Research to Individualized Practice

By Saralea E. Chazan

Book Overview

Written by a leading child psychologist, this clearly written and practical book provides a template for interpreting change and meaning in children's lives through their play activity. It shows how each child's pattern of play has a distinct profile of measurable features. These can be identified - and can be used to assess the child's development.

The processes of change that a child goes through and the different kinds of play profiles are clearly illustrated with examples from real life. This will be a useful resource for all professionals who work with children and are looking to support their development through a deeper understanding of their inner experiences, including family therapists, educational psychologists, special needs teachers, play therapists and child care social workers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843107031
• ISBN13: 9781843107033
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 8.6"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher