Childhood Play, the Parent-Child Relationship, and Why Occupational Therapy Practitioners Have an Important Role in Addressing It

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Auditorium

Presenter(s): Rebecca Schatz, OTD, OTR/L

Contributing Author(s): Ashley Stoffel, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Joy Hammel, PhD, OTR/L; Molly Romer Witten, PhD, FABP

Content Areas: Pediatrics; Developmental Disabilities

Target Audience: Intermediate-level

Course Description: This presentation will outline the development and implementation of The Play Workshop, an online two-part workshop for parents of children with disabilities. This pilot study focused on understanding parent beliefs on play, its impact on the parent-child relationship, challenges experienced, and strategies to build playful experiences. Discussion will center on how OT practitioners working with children and their families can strengthen and promote play as a meaningful and important occupation of childhood.