Journal article
Unlocking Closed Doors to Play
Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Vol.11(4), pp.229-234
1986
Abstract
Recreation/play is of significance as a change agent in the lives of intellectually disabled persons, both as a facilitator of social integration and as a vital ingredient for personal development. However, when offered the opportunity for play experiences, some persons with intellectual disabilities may be reluctant to explore these due to the absence of sufficient and for appropriate stimuli to excite them and motivate them to play. This paper considers mechanisms by which the motivation to play can be influenced. In particular, it represents an attempt to systematize and interpret what recreation workers with persons with intellectual disabilities may already be doing in an unplanned way to promote play with their clients. A taxonomy of playfulness (satisfactions derived from play) is outlined. Followed by some discussion of its application to stimulating participation in recreational activities.
Details
- Title
- Unlocking Closed Doors to Play
- Authors
- Michael Lyons (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Vol.11(4), pp.229-234
- Publisher
- Informa Healthcare
- Date published
- 1986
- DOI
- 10.3109/13668258609084087
- ISSN
- 1366-8250
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450506402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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