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Play Helps: Toys and Activities for Children with Special Needs

Play Helps: Toys and Activities for Children with Special Needs

by RomaLear (Author)

  • Used

    Illustrated 1996

    $3.25

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    Hardcover 1986

    $3.64
Synopsis

Children with special needs need special toys to help them realize their full potential. The author's experiences in the children's ward and as a home tutor culminated in three very successful Editions of "Play Helps". An established source-book for parents, therapists, teachers and others helping children with special needs, the 4th Edition continues this innovative and easy access approach. Everyone working with children with special needs - parents, therapists, toy librarians, teachers, health visitors, playgroup leaders, child minders and all who play with children in hospitals, hostels or at home will find this book indispensable.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 272
 Edition: 4
 Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Published: 26 Sep 1996
ISBN 10: 0750625228
ISBN 13: 9780750625227

Media Reviews
The book is well written and set out in an accessible way that allows you to dip into it for ideas. I would recommend it to all parents and professionals in the educational field. New Generation
Lear approaches every child, however handicapped, as a unique individual with special needs, likes and dislikes. Her refreshing simplicty permeates the book which is brimming with humour and practical advice. Mother
was asked to review this book using up to 500 words. Well, I can sum it up in 6 words: thought provoking, interesting, innovative, readable, brilliant! Physiotherapy
Author Bio
Roma Lear, a Froebel-trained teacher, started her carer by teaching childrenin hospital wards. Her innate creativity and enthusiasm led her to devise toys and games with which to hold the interest of sick, and often bed-bound children. While raising her own family, she first became involved in playgroups,then established the Kingston Toy Library and later became a Home Tutor for children with special needs.