The Play Prescription - by Aerial Liese (Paperback)

About the Book

"The Play Prescription explores internalizing behaviors such as anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal found in young children, ages 3 to 7. Behavioral symptoms are discussed, with a focus on child development and emotional competence. Dr. Liese discusses a range of research-supported interventions and prevention methods for children presenting symptoms and offers clear descriptions of educational strategies and implications for educators"--

Book Synopsis

The Play Prescription: Using Play to Support Internalizing Behaviors explores internalizing behaviors such as anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal found in young children, ages 3 to 7. Behavioral symptoms are discussed, with a focus on child development and emotional competence. Dr. Liese discusses a range of research-supported interventions and prevention methods for children presenting symptoms and offers clear descriptions of educational strategies and implications for educators. In addition, sample handouts are included to send home to encourage parent support and involvement.

Review Quotes

"The Play Prescription takes one of the most complex issues early childhood teachers face--the battle between theory and practice--and makes it relevant, accessible, and rewarding while emphasizing the value of play and investigative learning." --Alexis Esslinger, EdS, director of teacher education programs, San Juan College

"The Play Prescription is a rich and theoretically sound reference work for the essential role of play in the development of children--not as a vacation from learning and not as a reward for other 'productive' endeavors, but as the single most important support for normal child development." --Dr. George Davis, former vice chair for child psychiatry, University of New Mexico, and director of psychiatric services, New Mexico Department of Children, Youth and Families

"Dr. Liese provides strong research and evidence to support the importance of play. Play is vital in the early years--as important as letter sounds, counting, and word recognition." --Jerome Boushee, MEd, Principal, Native American Reservation

About the Author

Dr. Aerial Liese has a Ph.D. in Special Education and a minor in Mental Health and At-Risk Populations from Walden University. She teaches at San Juan College in New Mexico, where she has been a member of staff since 2007. She is the author of Ants in Their Pants: Teaching Children Who Must Move to Learn, Come and Play: Sensory Integration Strategies for Children with Play Challenges, and Nature Sparks: Connecting Children's Learning to the Natural World .