Inclusive Indoor Play – Using Children's Drawings and Narratives to Gain an Understanding of Children's Indoor Play Preferences

Abstract

This study intended to learn from children their preferences for indoor play activities. Children with and without disabilities drew pictures of play and verbally narrated them. Analysis revealed variations in play preferences by children with and without disabilities, male and female children, as well as younger (4–6 year old) and older (7–8 year old) children. These differences point to the play needs that must be met in an inclusive indoor play environment.

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