Play as Therapy at Children's Memorial Hospital
Chicago's Children's Memorial Hospital uses play as a core part of treatment. Nurses learn play techniques to engage sick children, with noncompetitive social games adapted to each child's condition, including heart disease, to aid recovery and development.
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Play Therapy at Children’s Memorial Hospital Highlighted
The article describes a hospital play program headed by Miss Smith that uses simple, cleanable toys to calm sick children and ease procedures. It notes the selection of new toys, avoidance of stuffed items, and games like a bean bag cat’s head for motor activity.
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Children’s Memorial Hospital
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