<br />
The Many Ways<br />
We Play<br />
Every child plays differently. Play can be fast or quiet, social or solo, structured or<br />
spontaneous. It can look joyful and confident, or cautious and exploratory. And for many<br />
children, the way they play is shaped by how they experience the world.<br />
This document is designed to celebrate those differences.<br />
Children with diagnoses such as autism, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorder,<br />
ADHD and other developmental or physical disabilities bring unique strengths, needs and<br />
perspectives to play. Their diagnoses do not define them, but they can influence how children<br />
move, communicate, regulate emotions, process sensory input and interact with peers.<br />
Understanding these differences helps caregivers, designers and communities create play<br />
environments where every child feels welcome and capable.<br />
Within these pages, you will find guidance organized by diagnosis to<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=1"> The Many Ways We Play</a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=2"> Every child plays differently. Play can be fast o</a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 3" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=3"> Dr. Ariel Mansholt, OTR/L, CPSI // Inclusive Play</a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=4"> Diagnosis: Autism Early Childhood (Ages 2 to</a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 5" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=5"> Diagnosis: Autism School Aged (Ages 5 to 12) </a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 6" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=6"> Diagnosis: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disord</a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 7" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=7"> Diagnosis: Global Developmental Delay </a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 8" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=8"> Diagnosis: Epilepsy School Aged (Ages 5 to 12) </a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 9" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=9"> Diagnosis: Muscular Dystrophy School</a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=10"> Diagnosis: Learning Disabilities Sch</a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=11"> Diagnosis: Sensory Processing Disorder </a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 12" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=12"> Diagnosis: Sensory Processing Disorder </a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 13" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=13"> Diagnosis: Cerebral Palsy School Aged (Ages</a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 14" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=14"> Diagnosis: Down Syndrome Early Childhood (A</a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 15" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=15"> Diagnosis: Down Syndrome School Aged (Age</a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=16"> Diagnosis: Spina Bifida School Aged (Ages 5 to </a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 17" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=17"> Diagnosis: Blind/Low Vision School Aged (</a>
<a title="The Many Ways We Play by Landscape Structures page 18" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/2358d06d?page=18"> Diagnosis: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Sc</a>
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