title: Childhood play in normality, pathology, and therapy.
abstract: Links are sought between concepts of play pertaining to normal development, pathology, and therapeutic interventions. To this end, the components and functions of play are delineated, the evolution of the concept of play is reviewed, an integrated course for its development is advanced, and a framework and guidelines for its assessment in the clinical context are offered. Issues concerning the role of play in therapy are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child and Adolescent Services, Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital, Dallas.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005201:Fantasy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010553:Personality Development; D010989:Play Therapy; D010988:Play and Playthings; D011936:Reality Testing