Table 4 Facilitators regarding participation in the playground for children with PD
Emotional barrier vs. Physical barrier | General inclusion | Role of professional |
|---|---|---|
Parents stimulate the child into independence at an early age. (par) | General inclusion, inclusive education, and inclusive daycare. (pro, par) | Pediatricians write prescriptions for therapy at home. (pro) |
The child enjoys playing outside and playing together. (par) | A playground is a cozy place with friends. (pro, par) | Therapy directed towards participation level and at a functional location.(pro, par) |
Parents stimulate the child to stand up for him or herself and be able to cope with negative reactions. (par) | Wheelchairs for other children to play with. (par) | Therapists who focus on play more and want to find out what motivates a child in play. (par) |
Introduction of the playground when the child is young (+/− two years). (pro) | Child without disabilities is willing to help a child with a disability. (par) |  |
Known children, like brothers and sisters, that stimulate outside play. (pro, par) | Children who grow up with children with disabilities have a better perspective on children with disabilities. (pro, par) | Â |
An ambulatory companion who facilitates play. (pro, par) | Young children are still flexible, therefore more easily familiarized with children with disabilities. (pro) | Â |
Parents do know the importance of (independent) play (par) | Children know how to play together. (pro,par) | Â |
Parents know the capabilities of their child. (pro, par) | Teacher stimulates inclusive play at school. (par) | Â |
Parents of children with disabilities inspire or inform each other to play outside. (pro, par) | No competitive play. (pro) | Â |
Child knows its own capabilities. (pro) | Fun play equipment: nest or wheelchair swing or carousel; small field with goals, hills, tunnels, and bridges; interactive elements with sand and water; a fort, ship, or house to play in or under; room for fantasy game; trail for wheelchairs but also bicycles; and steps, etc. (pro, par) | Â |
A positive experience in the playground. (pro) | Â | |
Good wheelchair skills. (pro, par) | Â | |
Good social skills. (pro, par) | Â | |
The child has friends in the neighborhood. (pro) | Â | Â |
There is another child with a disability that plays outside (role model). (par) | Â | Â |
Parents equip their garden as a playground, which attracts other children to come and play. (par) | Â | Â |
Involved neighborhood association.(pro, par) | Â | Â |
Good wheelchair for activities. (pro) | Â | Â |
Indoor playgrounds are much fun. (pro, par) | Â | Â |