Understanding your child's play skills offers a valuable glimpse into their cognitive development. Since traditional IQ tests aren’t suitable for speech-delayed children, play becomes a crucial context for learning. Teaching play is essential before introducing language because higher learning can only emerge when a child engages in higher cognitive activities.
In this video, we'll explore the stages of social play, from unoccupied observation to collaborative interaction. You'll learn how to assess whether your child's play is functional and discover effective methods for teaching play. By guiding play in a structured sequence and using rewards, we can help set the foundation for more advanced learning and development.