This paper discusses the benefit of using children with and without disabilities as research subjects for a project about indoor play place and playthings. This paper also describes how to engage children in a study and about tools used to facilitate communication with adults. Methodologies described in this paper utilize skills children already have (drawing, sorting, talking and answering questions) to inform researchers of their play preference and needs.
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