Development of Play: How the Playground Supports Play Skill Acquisition

Designing Inclusive Playgrounds that Foster Every Child’s Development

Playgrounds are more than just fun. They’re vital environments for children to build physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills. But for many kids, especially those with developmental differences, outdoor play spaces can feel overwhelming. This can lead to missed opportunities for connection, growth and play skill development. In this Learning Academy session, we’ll explore how playground design directly influences play skill acquisition and supports child development. Playground planners will gain insight into common pediatric diagnoses and how each can impact a child’s ability to participate in play.

We are authorized to provide .1 CEUs, 1 LUs and 1 PDHs, which meet Health, Safety and Welfare credits. We also offer AIA credit including nano units. After this 60-minute Learning Academy session, you’ll have an understanding of the following learning objectives:

• Identify the appropriate stages of play/skills developed in play
• Define how Occupational Therapists play a role in play skill development
• Identify specific playground features and how they speak to the needs of a variety of common pediatric medical diagnoses

We're an Authorized Provider of CEUs

Landscape Structures has been approved as an Authorized Provider by IACET, LA CES™ and AIA.

International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
2201 Cooperative Way
Suite 600
Herndon, VA 20171
iacet.org

American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
636 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 20001-3736
laces.asla.org

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
1735 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006-5292
aia.org

CEU’s will be provided to learners meeting the following requirements:

1. Be present for 95% of the duration of the learning event
2. Participate in activities and discussions throughout
3. Complete assessment with a passing score of 80%
4. Complete feedback/evaluation survey.