Site Amenities Can Enhance the Playground Experience for Everyone How many times have you brought your child to the playground and found the only place to sit was on an uncomfortable bench placed directly in the sun with poor … Read More
Service dog Kwincy – my daughter’s best friend I’m a mom of three children and my oldest daughter, Leah, has spina bifida. Five years ago, right around Thanksgiving, we got a service dog for Leah. Every day I’m … Read More
Sensory play Great playgrounds include sensory play activities in addition to physical play. For a young child, their sensory system is developing along with their physical development. According to EduGuide, a nonprofit … Read More
The Benefits of Physical Play Physical play constitutes activities where a child swings, spins, jumps and climbs. Most people know this type of play is important for children because it makes them physically fit and keeps … Read More
In defense of the fence The Inclusive Play Design Guide (IPDG) recommends that when building an inclusive playground a perimeter boundary needs to be created around the entire play space with only one or two … Read More
Laying out your playground for children with autism When designing an inclusive playground the layout of the space is crucial, particularly when part of the goal is to ensure children with autism can also find enjoyment. Many children … Read More
Planning for inclusive play Building a great inclusive playground requires dreaming, planning and believing from numerous people. For anyone interested in creating an inclusive play space, the first step is to pull together all … Read More
April is Autism Awareness Month The Autism Society has celebrated National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s in order to create an increased understanding of autism, a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social … Read More