Play occupation in Occupational Therapy

What is it about?

Play occupation as a freely chosen, intrinsically motivated occupation that is fundamental in early childhood in particular for health, well-being, learning and development. However, in occupational therapy play activity is more the focus than play occupation: the adult tends to choose the activity, not the child, and the element of playfulness might be absent. The risk is for play occupation itself to be overlooked.

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Why is it important?

Play occupation is important for children. Play occupation is also part of the convention of the rights of the child: children need access to play occupation, to play environments and to time for play.