Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Aaron Bonsall, PhD, OTR/L
Abstract
The aim of the project, Board Games for Kids was to provide an opportunity for underprivileged children to reduce stress and improve essential life skills through the occupation of play. Despite the lack of scholarly research, board games are widely considered to assist in the development of executive function skills necessary for future life skills. This program served as a pilot test and proof of concept. Clinical observation determined improvements in the development of appropriate play skills, and executive functioning skills such as planning, organizing, and sequencing. Staff observations noted improved peer to peer interactions, mood, and behaviors and abilities during general play. A manualized intervention was completed detailing project design and modules used. Board Games for Kids is a replicable, sustainable program for similar populations.
Recommended Citation
Wolf, Benjamin, "Board Games for Kids: Reducing stress and learning through play" (2019). OT Student Capstones. 41.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/ot-capstones/41