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Play is an essential part of growth and provides the foundation for cognitive, physical and social development. Play facilitates creativity and problem solving and is used in occupational therapy treatment to refine gross and fine motor skills. The presenter uses play every day with children who are deaf and hard of hearing to target specific goals as well as assess progress and development based on a typical trajectory. She will describe her experiences as an occupational therapist working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing and the modifications she uses specifically for this population. She will also provide suggestions for teachers, parents and families to help facilitate development from birth to a lifetime of play.
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