Health inequalities, social isolation, and family adversity impact a child's development. Play is the context for child development in all areas. A parent's ability to support children at play while being playful contributes to their psychological adjustment. The proposed tier 1, strengths-based educational program for parents of children aged 2 to 5 years with and without disabilities combines elements of a play-based approach and tips on effective parenting to support children's development by equipping parents with knowledge and empowering them to become change agents in their children's lives.
Developmental Delay (Disorder)
Health inequalities, social isolation, and family adversity impact a child's development. Play is the context for child development in all areas. A parent's ability to support children at play while being playful contributes to their psychological adjustment. The proposed tier 1, strengths-based educational program for parents of children aged 2 to 5 years with and without disabilities combines elements of a play-based approach and tips on effective parenting to support children's development by equipping parents with knowledge and empowering them to become change agents in their children's lives.
Promoting Playfulness
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Little Eagles Learning Center, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33908
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18 Years to
ALL
Yes
Florida Gulf Coast University,
Sarah Fabrizi, PhD OTR/L, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Associate Professor
AMiya Waldman-Levi, PhD OTR/L, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Yeshiva University - Professor
2026-10-01