Impact of the Learn to Play program on play, social competence and language for children aged 5–8 years who attend a specialist school

Abstract

The 'Learn to Play' program was associated with increases in children's language and social skills over a 6-month period within a special school setting, indicating the Learn to Play program is an effective intervention for children with developmental disabilities. This paper presents an example of how the Learn to Play program can be adapted into a classroom setting.