Early symbolic play This type of play, common around the age of 2, creates something out of nothing. (babycenter.com)
Joint attention intervention (30 minutes daily), symbolic play intervention (30 minutes daily), or control (no intervention) over 5 — 6 weeks. (ebmh.bmj.com)
The book begins with a review of research and a rationale for using tools consisting of symbolic play for younger children and the therapeutic use of symbols, drawing, and storytelling in order to create portals of entry to reach disconnected children. (amazon.com)