relationship building.
child led learning.
play-based therapy.
What is play-based therapy?
Play-based therapy is a type of therapeutic approach that focuses on play activities to build rapport, teach communication skills, and affirm their thoughts and emotions. This approach is grounded in the belief that play is a natural medium for children to communicate and make sense of their experiences.
Key Factors
of play-based speech therapy
Imitation
To teach imitative skills, you have to start by imitating the child’s actions and expressions during play-time.
Declarative Language
Less questions and more statements about what is happening in the present.
Child-led Play
During meaningful play, you are not teaching the child how to play with toys but observing how they play with the object and affirming it.
Open Space
Play time is best with room for movement. Many children learn best when their bodies are regulated and have space to move!
Quiet Play
When we are not talking over our child during play, they have more opportunities to express themselves and we become better observers.
