Through social play, children learn important skills of interpersonal engagement that support language development. This resource for parents and practitioners offers tools designed to aid them in the assessment of the various stages of social play and related key abilities. The final section contains step-by-step instructions for interventions that help children to build their social play skills. White is a speech and language therapist in Lincolnshire, England. Oversize: 8.25x11.75". Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)