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Unoccupied Play
Characteristics and Function in Development: Spontaneous movement with no objective; happens in infants as they explore their own bodies and surroundings; precursor to more organized types of play.
Solitary Play
Characteristics and Function in Development: Play that occurs alone, often with toys, and is independent of what others are doing; common in toddlers; promotes self-sufficiency and imagination.
Spectator/Onlooker Play
Characteristics and Function in Development: Child watches other children play but does not join in; begins to learn about social roles, boundaries and the fundamentals of communication.
Parallel Play
Characteristics and Function in Development: Children play adjacent to each other but do not try to influence one another's behavior; children are beginning to engage with peers and develop a sense of gender roles.
Associative Play
Characteristics and Function in Development: Children are more interested in each other than in the toys they are using; it's where social interaction begins to occur; foundations for cooperative skills are set.
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