Supporting Creativity and Play
Play integrates children’s experiences, knowledge, and representations while focusing on the process vs the product of play. Our physical therapists prioritize play as the foundation of our sessions, collaborating with our learners to provide activities that are fun and meaningful to them.
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Why Are Play Skills Important?
Play supports physical and cognitive development by allowing children to explore their mind, body, and surroundings. Supporting play in physical therapy is important because it:
Additionally, play fosters:
- Explorative Play: Discovering how their body moves and experiencing different vestibular and sensory inputs.
- Planning and Sequencing: Developing the ability to plan and execute activities in order.
- Receptive and Expressive Language: Practicing language skills in interactive play.
- Independent and Cooperative Gross Motor Play: Engaging in both individual and group play that strengthens motor skills.
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How Physical Therapy Can Help
At Chicago Kids Therapy, our physical therapists use play as a core component of therapy to help children develop essential skills in a fun and engaging way. Our play-based interventions are designed to be motivating, creative, and tailored to each child’s needs. Therapy may include:
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Our goal is to create a playful environment where children can thrive, using structured play to build the skills they need for daily life. Through guided play, we empower children to explore, grow, and connect with the world around them.
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