Months 11-12

Play-Occupation

  • Parallel play14

  • Coordination of secondary schemas (intentional, goal-directed behavior)23

  • Play usually with caregivers or parents23

  • Sensorimotor play31

  • Opposes removal of toys and curtailment of play14

  • Initiates simple games (‘pat-a-cake, peek-a-boo’)14, 27, 41

  • Functional-conventional play (relate objects to one another)32

  • Functional use of objects (drinking from cup)32

  • Enjoys toys that require visual attention60, 27

  • Play is more functional and relational during joint attention with parent; play is more stereotypical when child is alone85

Child sitting on the floor playing with pop-up toy

Figure 11-12.20.1

Coordination of secondary schemas

Child in sitting, playing with small water sprinkler on brick patio

Figure 11-12.20.2

Enjoys sensorimotor play