Play-Based Social-Emotional Support for Preschoolers
This study tests a therapeutic play program at school to help preschoolers with early social or emotional challenges feel more confident and connected. Your child's teacher will first complete a short survey to see if they might benefit.
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Who can take part
- Your child attends a preschool classroom at one of the participating schools
- Your child's teacher identifies them as having emerging social or emotional difficulties (not severe)
- Your child can participate in a play-based group intervention at school
- Your child does not have severe developmental delays that would prevent them from joining the program
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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