Play for Sick Children: Play Specialists in Hospitals and Beyond (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781843106548)

Play for Sick Children offers a unique insight into the crucial work of the play specialist. It examines the repercussions of being ill and receiving treatment experienced by children and their families, and highlights the importance of receiving quality play opportunities to counter these negative effects. The author proposes that play should be a high priority for those working in hospitals and other healthcare settings, and challenges other professionals to acknowledge, understand, accept and value the play specialist's role within the multidisciplinary team.

The book explores the history of play in hospital, outlines the basic techniques and practical approaches used in working with sick children and young people, and identifies and discusses key theoretical and practical elements of the ever-changing role of the play specialist.

This all-encompassing resource will be of great value to the ever growing and dedicated community of professionals who provide play, information and emotional support for sick children and their families.

Author: Cath Hubbuck
ISBN-10: 184310654X
ISBN-13: 9781843106548
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2009
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 12/01/2009 pg. 111