Object-Related Play Skills of Youths with Mental Retardation
- 1 May 1994
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Remedial and Special Education
- Vol. 15 (3) , 177-188
- https://doi.org/10.1177/074193259401500306
Abstract
Areview of single-subject research designed to enhance the object-related play of youths with mental retardation is presented. Eleven studies, obtained from a literature search of appropriate journals, references of relevant articles, and computer databases, met inclusion criteria. Studies were organized by intervention type: (a) response to the introduction of toys, (b) programmed reinforcement of toy play, and (c) direct or assertive training procedures. Positive outcomes in the form of improved play behaviors were consistently reported across intervention type. The apparent responsiveness of participants' play skills to intervention indicates a need for further research in appropriate interventions.Keywords
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