Summary :
Context. High intellectual potential (HIP) is characterized by above average intellectual abilities. Even if this term appears to be positive, the reality of these children can be difficult because of developmental gaps. They may encounter social difficulties impacting their school education from several perspectives such as integration, motivation and/or learning. However, school education and play are two essential occupations of childhood, as they allow the acquisition of new skills as a gateway to the world.
Objective. This research deals with the value of using play in occupational therapy to develop or support the social skills of HIP children, between 6 and 11 years old, to promote their participation at school.
Method. Qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 5 occupational therapists.
Results. The professionals describe children’s restrictions on participation in social relationships and school education. They also support the idea that social skills, the area of intervention by occupational therapists, are essential for development, to engage in personal relationships and for functioning well at school. In practice, the therapeutic use of play is frequent in order to involve the child in meaningful support.
Conclusion. This study emphasized the value of using play in the development of these social skills at school. Play supports contact with peers and promotes the transfer of these social skills into daily living activities, especially school education.
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Clémence Orain
Ergothérapeute DE
clemorain.ergo@gmail.com
Diplômée de l’IFE de Rennes