Great info in time for the Holidays on choosing toys from FCTD

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In this Issue...

http://www.fctd.info/resources/newsletters/index.php

The process of selecting a toy for a child with a disability can

sometimes seem daunting. According to Sue Mistrett, director

emeritus of Let's Play!, the key to selecting the best toy for a

child with disabilities is observation. She tells parents, " Observe,

watch, see what is happening between the child and the toy. You

think you've picked the perfect toy for your child. Now see what she

can do with it. " Watching and observing children at play with their

toys, she states, " provides clues about the child's interests and

developmental stage and the direction in which the child should be

guided. " Observe the child, she advises, " learn what she likes and

how she best plays with things - and then buy accordingly. " This

issue examines the impact of play on children with disabilities and

ways parents and others can select the toy that will achieve the

right balance for a child between challenge and pure fun.

Supporting our interview with Ms. Mistrett are resources to assist

parents and others in finding the right toys for their children. We

also feature members of our Knowledge Network. The members

spotlighted this month focus on various aspects of play toy

selection by parents and others for children with disabilities. We

invite you to contact these members for further information.

To read the full story.....

http://www.fctd.info/resources/newsletters/index.php

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