Ever wondered what actually happens in a play-based speech therapy session? From the outside it can sometimes look like we’re “just playing” but play is far more powerful than it appears.

In this episode, we myth-bust the common perception that therapy should look serious, structured, or separate from play. The truth is that in effective speech pathology sessions, therapy and play are often completely intertwined.

We explore the key characteristics that make play a powerful learning experience: joyful, meaningful, actively engaging, iterative, and socially interactive.

We also talk about the difference between adult-led play and child-led play, and why both have an important place in therapy.

If you’ve ever wondered why your child’s therapy session looks like play, or questioned whether “just playing” can really make a difference, this episode will help you understand why play is one of the most powerful tools we have for supporting children’s learning and development.

Links:

• Learning through play: a review of the evidence.https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/wmtlmbe0/learning-through-play_web.pdf