This video of Kaylee, 2 and a half years old, and Colin, 7 months old, having a tea party. The more I watched this clip, the more I realized how many amazing nuances children have in their play repertoires that we, as therapists and parents, can take for granted.
Here are my observations of this simple play activity.
- I didn’t ask Kaylee to follow a two step commands (for example, “Stand up and give Colin your cup”), which is an age appropriate task for a 24 month old, but on more than one occasion she is able to follow my simple directions without requiring redirection or any prompting.
- I tell Kaylee “Colin is drinking from the cup” – she sees him eating it and acknowledges that what I said was incorrect but recognized I was being funny because it was clear he was drinking from the cup but rather trying to eat it.
- Kaylee demonstrates good pretend skills as she adds sugar to her tea, stirs it, drinks it, and declares it “yummy in my tummy”.
- Kaylee shows gentle affection for her little brother and attempts to help him hold the cup, modeling the type of action she has seen an adult do for a small child countless times.
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My grandson has been diagnosed with SPD and the info you offer here is so very helpful. I thank you for that, particularly for pointing out that we need to use caution with what many professionals tell you in regards to this. Sooo many pros are popping this diag as if it was pancakes. Now to the point, the video is not available here. Anything I can do to watch it? Many thanks from MEXICO.