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Citation |
Fink N, Stagnitti K, Galvin J. Dev. Neurorehabil. 2012; 15(5): 336-342. |
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Affiliation |
School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health, Deakin University , Geelong, Victoria , Australia. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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22716300 |
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Abstract |
Objective: This exploratory study aimed to describe the self-initiated pretend play of three children who had sustained an acquired brain injury (ABI). No previous research was found. Methods: Three children aged 3.0-6.0 years were recruited through purposive sampling. Pretend play ability was assessed using the Child-Initiated Pretend Play Assessment. Results: Two of the three children scored below the range expected for children their age and one child scored above the range, indicating a wide range of pretend play ability for the children. None of the children could sustain their engagement in pretend play to complete the time of the assessment. Conclusion: Complex pretend play ability is a functional assessment of cognitive ability involving sequential planning, problem-solving, language and social understanding. Cognitive fatigue is argued to explain the children's limited ability to engage in play for the time expected for their ages. More research is required. Language: en |