Volume : III, Issue : VII, July - 2014

Effectiveness of Play Activities on Socialization Among Mentally Challenged Children at Balavihar Chennai

Mrs. Mary Minolin

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Normal children need a healthy environment for attaining their normal ability. When the children are disabled, the conductive environment has to be created to result in various developments. Socialization and communication are the most needed factors to be developed in the disabled children. Play is a natural and most easily available outlet for children’s expression of needs. Objective: The objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of play activities on socialization among mentally challenged children Methods: An experimental research design was with 50 samples at Balvihar, the school for mentally challenged. The tool used for this study was socialization skill check list. Data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Paired ‘t’ test revealed that there was improvement in communication skills, self help skills, social skills and occupation skills. The overall level of socialization is appreciably improved at P<0.05 level. The study will help the care gives to plan and organize the systemic play activities for the improvement of level of socialization.

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Mrs.Mary Minolin Effectiveness of Play Activities on Socialization Among Mentally Challenged Children at Balavihar Chennai International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 3, Issue : 7 July 2014

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