Young children's play : development, disabilities, and diversity / Jeffrey Trawick-Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Trawick-Smith, Jeffrey W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Play.

Play--Psychological aspects.

Child development.

Children with disabilities--Education.

Children with disabilities.

Inclusive education.

Early childhood education.

play (recreation).

Physical Description:

xiii, 337 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026.

Summary:

"The second edition of Young Children's Play offers an updated and comprehensive introduction to play and development from birth to age 8. This edition includes new real-life examples that illustrate various play types including dramatic play, motor play, humor, and rough-and-tumble play. This edition provides additional practical strategies for supporting the play of all children, including those of diverse cultural backgrounds. The book continues to address the needs of both typically developing children and those with diverse developmental profiles, including children on the autism spectrum and those with other cognitive and physical disabilities. It features learning objectives and reflection questions in each chapter, encouraging deeper engagement and understanding. It also clarifies and updates terminology and language that reflects current research and best practices. This book continues to be an essential resource for students and professionals studying early childhood and special education, as well as teachers and parents"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Trawick-Smith, Jeffrey W. Young children's play

ebook version :

ISBN:

9781041131731

1041131739

9781041121428

1041121423

OCLC:

1547123591

Publisher Number:

90104022599

CIPO000340569