{"product_id":"9781032045801-nature-of-inclusive-play","title":"The Nature of Inclusive Play","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Guide for Designers, Educators, and Therapists. \u003cp\u003eThis book provides designers, planners, educators, and therapists with the practical information required to remove inequity in outdoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e. \u003cp\u003eThis book provides designers, planners, educators, and therapists with the practical information required to remove inequity in outdoor spaces, by creating inviting and inclusive solutions so that all children and their families, regardless of situation or circumstance, can experience the joys and benefits of outdoor play without stigma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the first of its kind, co-written by an occupational therapist and landscape architect both with proven expertise in inclusive play space design. \u003cem\u003eThe Nature of Inclusive Play\u003c\/em\u003e fills an untapped niche in promoting the value of outdoor play. It focuses on what embodies play and shows how, through inclusive outdoor play design, developmental skills can be enriched. The topics covered in the book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea discussion of the health benefits associated with being outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe history of and value of play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean overview of typical child development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe importance of sensory regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean inclusive design review process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesign guidelines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll topics are supplemented with nine applicable case studies of inclusive outdoor play spaces with features that reflect inclusive+ principles, including examples from North America and Africa. It is a much-needed guide for landscape architects, urban planners, allied health care professionals, early childhood educators, academics, and students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41270841999457,"sku":"9781032045801","price":42.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/products\/orig_11460325_2968474.jpg?v=1706005593","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781032045801-nature-of-inclusive-play","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}