Meet Derek!

Derek, a friend at PMC, has made amazing progress towards improving his quality of play as well as enjoying sensory play- on a swing, with water beads, & moving through obstacle courses. Derek has learned to play with a large variety of toys including:

Stacking blocks

Completing shape puzzles

Bowling.

He has also learned to explore the sensory gym & return to therapist led play. Derek is even starting to gain other skills, such as taking off socks & shoes. Derek continues to amaze us each day as he overcomes fears, learns new skills, & makes progress towards his goals. Derek also makes us all smile with his playful laugh. Way to go Derek! 

Why is Play so Important?

Play is essential to a child’s learning and development. Functional play is when a child uses a toy for an intended purpose, such as rolling a ball & stacking blocks. Since play is the main occupation for children, developing play skills in kids is essential for learning new skills.



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