The Play Therapy Training Institute, Inc.

Seminar #103
PLAY DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT
Instructors: Heidi Kaduson, Ph.D., RPT-S
Sunday January 10, 2010 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The growing field of Play Diagnosis and Assessment provides many formal as well as informal techniques which facilitate the identified child’s ability to participate in the evaluation process.  The goal of this seminar is to present a general overview of the field.  The seminar will include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of play assessment and will survey a variety of play techniques and scales which can enhance the assessment of children.  Although only a few methods will be highlighted in some detail, most will be generally reviewed with regard to their purpose and potential usages.

Learning Objectives:

1. List some advantages and disadvantages of play diagnosis
2. Name several preschool play assessment scales
3. Understand the benefits of play diagnosis and assessment cross-culturally
4. Use some informal play assessment tools
5. Understand the transdisciplinary assessment and its advantages for all children
6. Identify a number of projective instruments for use with children

INSTRUCTOR: Heidi Kaduson, Ph.D., RPT-S is a licensed clinical psychologist and registered play therapist-supervisor.  She is in private practice in Monroe Twp.,  New Jersey.   She has lectured throughout the world on the assessment and treatment of Attention - Deficit - Hyperactivity Disorder and Play Therapy. She has conducted research studies on the effectiveness of diverse treatment approaches for this childhood disorder.  Dr. Kaduson is co-director of the Play Therapy Training Institute and past president/ board member of the Association for Play Therapy.  She is author and co-editor of books entitled The Playing Cure, 101 Favorite Play Therapy Techniques, 101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques, The Quotable Play Therapist, and Short-Term Play Therapy For Children.

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