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by Suzanne Timmermans - Happy KidsCare
Delft January 10, 2025 |
DOLLSVILLA STRENGTHENS PLAYFULLY |
CHILDREN WITH AUTISME AND AD[H]D |
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Children
with autism and AD[H]D have been playing
with the DollsVilla for several months
during development weekends and midweeks
of Happy KidsCare Delft. The
professionals are enthusiastic about the
effects. |
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“A plan of
action was drawn up during a team meeting: ‘The goal of the DollsVilla is to
develop a play corner that supports young people from Happy KidsCare in
their social-emotional development, provides insight into their family
system and helps them make play appointments during supervision. This can be
achieved by means of a creative and interactive dollhouse, in which the
supervisors actively participate and simultaneously observe the young people.’ |
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What are
the experiences with the DollsVilla? |
“What we
see in practice is that mainly young girls and boys from 6 to 10 years old
use the DollsVilla. There are children who play alone, and there are
children who play together. Children who are less socially skilled, for
example because of a language deficit, are increasingly drawn to the
DollsVilla. In addition, there are also older youth who score somewhat lower
socially and emotionally and who also feel attracted to the villa.” |
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“During
Happy Time moments, we see that children can express and explore their
emotions while playing with the DollsVilla. Supervisors can observe and
support them and teach them what their roles are within a family situation.
It is also visible that unprocessed experiences in children with autism come
to the fore. The DollsVilla offers an accessible way to talk to them about
this.” |
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Suzanne Timmermans - Happy KidsCare
Delft |
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To house their
most important emotions. |
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Happy KidsCare ensures that children between the
ages of 6 and 18 learn a lot about themselves
and others through play. In addition, the child
is stimulated in its development through
activities. This development stimulation is
easily accessible and comes from the child's own
capabilities. The young person has a place where
it can count on a stable, alternative upbringing
and living situation. Here, self-reliance and
social skills can be worked on. |
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