When
is child’s play really work? When children are overcoming developmental
disabilities, what seems natural to most children can be very difficult for
those trying to play through disabilities. Hospitals are incorporating
traditional play time as a method of therapy more and more! These new
playgrounds serve as a tool for children to meet therapeutic goals such as
climbing, gripping, color identification and simply following instructions. All
of these exercises incorporate physical, occupational and speech therapy while
allowing the children to enjoy traditional play that may have been difficult
for them before.
Therapeutic
playgrounds are very different from traditional playgrounds found in schools
and parks. They have play equipment specifically designed to meet disabled
children’s therapeutic goals. One major attribute of therapeutic playgrounds is
the surfacing. Surfacing must be ADA compliant so it is accessible for children
of all walks of life. It is also recommended that the surface be IPEMA
certified, which provides fall height protection for children.
No Fault has installed Safety Surface in many special needs
and therapeutic playgrounds. Please contact a sales representative today if you
are interested in our surface for your playground at 225-215-7760.
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