Promoting the development of foundation phase learners in under-resourced environments using Ayres Sensory Integration® principles and custom-designed, low-cost playgrounds.
Introduction: Children from under-resourced environments often lack opportunities to engage in sensory experiences that support developmental abilities and scholastic performance. "Back to Urth" playgrounds were designed to address the developmental needs of foundation phase learners in under-resour...
| Publicado en: | South African Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 9 - 18 |
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Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa
Apr2021
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