Announcing Empirically Based Play Interventions for Children
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Play is a universal behavior of children that has been documented since ancient times (Janssen & Janssen, 1996; Lowenfeld, 1939). It is estimated that by 6 years of age, children are likely to have engaged in more have been well established. Play has the power not only to aid in normal child development but also to help alleviate emotional and behav-ioral difficulties. For over six decades, play therapy has been recognized as the oldest and most popular form of child therapy in clinical practice (Association for Play Therapy, 2001; Parten, 1932). Play-based assessment and intervention approaches are routinely taught in masters and doctoral level training programs across the country. The Association for Play Therapy
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