Play in Natural Environments: A Pilot Study Quantifying the Behavior of Children on Playground Equipment

Autor/inn/en	Miller, Lucy Jane; Schoen, Sarah A.; Camarata, Stephen M.; McConkey, John; Kanics, Ingrid M.; Valdez, Andrea; Hampton, Shannon
Titel	Play in Natural Environments: A Pilot Study Quantifying the Behavior of Children on Playground Equipment
Quelle	In: Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 10 (2017) 3, S.213-231 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1941-1243
DOI	10.1080/19411243.2017.1325818
Schlagwörter	Play; Child Behavior; Playground Activities; Playgrounds; Video Technology; Developmental Disabilities; Autism; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Perceptual Impairments; Emotional Problems; Children; Adolescents; Equipment; Coding; Verbal Communication; Affective Behavior; Self Esteem; Correlation; Interaction; Psychomotor Skills; Colorado (Denver) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Spiel; Playground; Spielplatz; Entwicklungsstörung; Autismus; Perceptual handicaps; Wahrnehmungsstörung; Child; Kind; Kinder; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Codierung; Programmierung; Affective disturbance; Active behaviour; Affektive Störung; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Korrelation; Interaktion; Psychomotorische Aktivität
Abstract	Playground design is critical to school-based practice, insuring access and use for all children. The play behavior of children with special needs is qualitatively and quantitatively different than their typically developing peers. However, empirical data is needed to support the therapeutic value of playground equipment used with school-aged children. Thirty-two hours of videotape was collected from 140 children who were typically developing (male = 56%) and 41 children with a variety of developmental disabilities including autism, ADHD, sensory and regulatory disorders (male = 76%), ages 3 to 15 years. Six pieces of playground equipment were analyzed using a behavioral coding system for sensory features, social interaction, self-regulation, motor skills, and play levels. Content validity of the behavioral coding scheme was obtained through a case study. Proprioception was enhanced through active use of the playground equipment. Increased verbalizations and positive affect were observed across all pieces of equipment. Symbolic play, novel use and motor planning were fostered. Regaining regulation and expressions of self-esteem were quantifiable. Correlations support relations between proprioception and social interaction; positive affect and social interaction; motor planning and self-esteem; and play levels with positive affect and social interaction. Improvements in regaining regulation, self-esteem, and postive affect were demonstrated through the case study analyses. Playground behaviors could be described using a behavioral coding scheme that includes sensory features, social interaction, self-regulation, motor skills, and play levels. This behavioral coding system validated the features of an inclusive playground and quantified the effectiveness of intervention. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01