“Play is essential to development as it contributes to
the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-
being of children and youth. Despite the benefits
derived from play for both children and parents, time
for free play has been markedly reduced for some
children.”--American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006
Let Kids Play believes that free, open-ended play
is even more important for children with
disabilities than their typically developing peers.
Did you know:
the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-
being of children and youth. Despite the benefits
derived from play for both children and parents, time
for free play has been markedly reduced for some
children.”--American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006
Let Kids Play believes that free, open-ended play
is even more important for children with
disabilities than their typically developing peers.
Did you know:
- 33% of children under the age of 2 have a TV in
their bedroom, yet pediatricians recommend no
TV until 3 years old. Reports show this can limit a
child’s creativity.
- Everyone from the AAP to the CDC to the
American Public Health Association directly link
the lack of playtime to the childhood obesity
epidemic.
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- Children with disabilities are often even more sedentary than their typically
developing peers.
Importance of Play
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