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Better playgrounds. Better world.™

incluplaySensing a better way to play.

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a numbers gameThe latest stats and facts.2news & notesHeadlines and highlights to care about. 4resourcesStay connected and informed.5Play! A Portal to New WorldsThe importance of inclusive play in childhood. 6Seven SensesUnderstanding sensory benefi ts. 10Diff erent By DesignLearn the six main ways to design an inclusive playground. 14child’s playVoices from the playground’s leading experts.16

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The playground is a place for laughter, friends and fun. And at Landscape Structures, we believe all children�—�regardless of their abilities�—�should benefi t from playing together. Today, inclusive playgrounds tend to focus only on accessible design, and age- or developmentally appropriate play activities. Now there is a great opportunity to welcome the thousands of children with sensory processing defi cits�—�from autism to Asperger’s to Down syndrome and the many in between�—�back to the playground.

We believe sensory play is essential, but not adequately addressed in today’s playgrounds. By focusing on the senses, we’re creating spaces that are attractive and engaging to all children. All children learn about the world through their senses, helping to build their confi dence and imaginations�—�while eff ectively enhancing their physical, emotional and social development.

Since the development of the ADA guidelines, we’ve been a leader in creating playground designs and events that go beyond minimum requirements. To continue our leadership in the Inclusive Play movement, we’ve established the Landscape Structures Inclusive Play Advisory Board. We’re excited to collaborate with leading experts like Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR/L, director of therapy services at the Hattie Larlham Center for Excellence; Pamela Wolfb erg, Ph.D., director of the Autism Spectrum graduate program at San Francisco State University; Jeff Burley, CTRS, adaptive recreation director for Salt Lake County, Utah; and Tiff any Harris, cofounder and CEO of Shane’s Inspiration. With their help, Landscape Structures aims to bring better playgrounds to all.

A higher level of inclusive play

Steve King, cofounder and chairman of Landscape Structures, is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows (ASLA), a certifi ed playground safety inspector, and a founding member and past president of IPEMA™

(International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association).

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1 in110childrenhas autism.

According to a December 2009 report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of children with autism has increased 57% since 2002�—�including four times more boys than girls. With this number quickly rising, we need to do more to engage all children on the playground. Sensory Processing Disorder, prevalent in children with autism, makes it a challenge for the brain to interpret sensory messages from inside and outside the body and to engage in play, interact and learn.

Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Inclusive play should meet the needs of all children on the playground in a variety of ways.

138AutismDeafness/BlindnessDeafnessDevelopmental delayEmotional disturbanceHearing impairmentsLearning disabilitiesMental retardationOrthopedic impairmentsSpeech/LanguageTraumatic brain injuryVisual impairmentsMultiple disabilitiesOther health impairments

For every 1,000 children, 138 have one or more special needs.

Let’s come to our senses.There are three components to a higher level of inclusive play: physical accessibility; age and developmental appropriateness; and sensory-stimulating activity. We must cater to the rapidly growing population of children with sensory defi cits as well. By including all three components in playground design, inclusive playgrounds invite children of all abilities to play and imagine together�—�making them equals through play.

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Inclusive Play Symposium 2009:

Play Across the LifespanOn April 27 and 28, 2009,

Landscape Structures

Inclusive Play Advisory

Board member Ingrid Kanics

and other leaders in the

Inclusive Play movement —

Joan Almon, coauthor of

“Crisis in the Kindergarten”;

Penny Wilson, author of

“Playwork with All Children”;

and Hedda Sharapan,

friend, 30-year colleague of

Fred Rogers, and producer

of “Mister Rogers’

Neighborhood” — came

together to share their

fi ndings, stories and the

value of inclusive play for

children of all abilities.

These insightful discussions

were not only a success

from an attendance stand-

point, but proved to be

enlightening, educational

and fun for all.

Watch for information

about the 2010 Inclusive

Play Symposium. Featured

speakers Dr. Pamela

Wolfberg; Shane’s

Inspiration’s Tiff any Harris;

Dr. Al Condeluci, social

network expert and CEO

of UCP of Pittsburgh; and

New Mobility Person of the

Year Scott Rains talk about

the latest in inclusive play.

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news & notes

AUTISM SPEAKS™ INITIATIVE CITED IN TIME TOP 10 MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS

An important genetic fi nding in autism landed at

number seven in TIME magazine’s “Top 10 Medical

Breakthroughs of 2009.” Autism Speaks’ Autism

Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) was cited

as an important resource in the study, which was

published in early 2009 in Nature.

The spotlighted study, led by Hakon Hakonarson,

M.D., Ph.D., identifi ed a genetic clue to autism:

Variations on a region of chromosome 5 appear to

play a crucial role in about 15% of cases of autism.

Working with AGRE — a DNA database of more than

2,000 families affected by autism, and the largest

genetic study of the disorder ever attempted —

researchers, including members of the Autism

Speaks-funded Autism Genome Project, zeroed

in on variations in genes that code for proteins

involved in forming connections in the brain.

Differences in these particular genes are extremely

common — present in more than half of healthy

people — but they are even more common in people

with autism, affecting 65%. “Autism Speaks is

pleased to have facilitated this critical research,

having provided both funding and access to

thousands of DNA samples through AGRE,” says

Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D., chief science offi cer

for Autism Speaks and coauthor of the study.

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resources

Autism Speaks

Founded in February 2005, Autism Speaks is the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization dedicated to increasing awareness of autism, funding research and advocating for those aff ected by autism.autismspeaks.org

“The Out-of-Sync Child”

Author Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A., fi rst informed the world about sensory processing disorders in her innovative, best-selling book,

“The Out-of-Sync Child.” Follow her as she helps parents discover the missing piece in their child’s puzzle —�the sensory piece�—�while also demonstrating how she successfully achieved this.out-of-sync-child.com

The Miracle League

Every child deserves the chance to play baseball. And that’s exactly what The Miracle League allows. With over 120 completed rubberized baseball fi elds, and 110 more under construction, The Miracle League helps over 80,000 children and young adults with disabilities play America’s favorite pastime.miracleleague.com

Shane’s Inspiration

Highly recognized, Shane’s Inspiration creates universally accessible playgrounds and programs that help children of all abilities engage each other socially, physically and emotionally —�fostering acceptance, friendship and understanding.shanesinspiration.org

National Center on Accessibility

Based at Indiana University, the National Center on Accessibility (NCA) is a leading authority on promoting access and inclusiveness for people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism. Through comprehensive research, technical assistance and education, NCA focuses on universal design and practical accessibility solutions to create inclusive recreation opportunities for all.ncaonline.org

Stay connected and informed.

For more resources and ideas, visit playlsi.com/inclusive-play.




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Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D.Inclusive Play Advisory Board


The playground is not just for recess. It’s a place where imagination soars. Through a heightened sensory experience, children create new worlds. Simple slides are escape routes. Bumpy walls, the tail of a giant dinosaur. New friends become copilots. It’s where every play experience has the power to amaze and connect.

By engaging children of all abilities,

we’re bringing them closer together. No one stands out

from the crowd, they’re part of it. Focusing on engaging

the senses of all, we bring all together to play in harmony�—�

leveling the playing fi eld for good.




Play is the most integral part of the childhood experience. It’s where children get to explore, discover, create and imagine�—�while expanding their knowledge of the world around them. However, not every child develops or experiences play in the same way. Children on the autism spectrum, for example, face the most severe challenges in play�—�from interacting with other children to communication to developing imagination, and even by being over-stimulated or over-enticed on the playground.

Today, playgrounds are more accessible to kids with physical disabilities, but they’re not inclusive for all children�—�especially those with sensory processing issues. What might be inclusive for some kids is not for all. Sensory or social challenges haven’t been considered with regard to their place on the playground.

By creating a playground that off ers all kids a place where they can fi nd their just-right fi t, you give them the ability to develop together socially, and at a level that’s appropriate for them. This is best done by off ering a variety of sensory play experiences�—�where children of all abilities are able to come together and play as one.

Naturally, kids seek out play experiences that are developmentally appropriate for them. This is why sensory play components are so important on the playground. Not only are sensory play experiences mutually engaging for all children, they enable typical kids to play with those at a lower developmental level than they�—�even if there is a great age diff erence. This provides a better opportunity for kids to create a play community or play culture together.

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Children who aren’t included on the playground face a huge disadvantage. Not only do they miss out on the powerful benefi ts of play, they cannot learn from other children who also play. But it’s not just children with disabilities who suff er. Typically developing kids miss out on the experiences of playing with peers of diff ering abilities�—�like the importance of inclusion and social justice, or even meeting new friends.

We need to remember that play is innate. It’s the fabric of childhood. Therefore, we need to give kids the opportunity as well as the means to play together. And the more opportunities there are, the more likely children are going to naturally include kids who typically stand out from the crowd.

Without including all kids in play, the eff ects are detrimental to their future lives. A structured playground has the potential to cover the basic, yet very important fi rst stages of development. But beyond having the right play experiences, it takes the community and its people to fi nally make inclusion a reality.

Pamela Wolfb erg, Ph.D., is associate professor and director of the Autism Spectrum graduate program at San Francisco State University. As cofounder of the Autism Institute on Peer Relations and Play in California, she leads eff orts to develop inclusive peer play programs worldwide. Dr. Wolfb erg is the recipient of several distinguished awards for scholarship and research and serves as associate editor for Autism: International Journal of Research and Practice. She is widely published and the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles, books and chapters. This article draws from her books, “Play and Imagination in Children with Autism” (2009) and “Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children’s Socialization and Imagination” (2003). For more information about Integrated Play Groups, visit www.AutismInstitute.com.

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Play is the most integral part of the childhood experience. It’s where children get to explore, discover, create and imagine�—�while expanding their knowledge of the world around them. However, not every child develops or experiences play in the same way. Children on the autism spectrum, for example, face the most severe challenges in play�—�from interacting with other children to communication to developing imagination, and even by being over-stimulated or over-enticed on the playground.

Today, playgrounds are more accessible to kids with physical disabilities, but they’re not inclusive for all children�—�especially those with sensory processing issues. What might be inclusive for some kids is not for all. Sensory or social challenges haven’t been considered with regard to their place on the playground.

By creating a playground that off ers all kids a place where they can fi nd their just-right fi t, you give them the ability to develop together socially, and at a level that’s appropriate for them. This is best done by off ering a variety of sensory play experiences�—�where children of all abilities are able to come together and play as one.

Naturally, kids seek out play experiences that are developmentally appropriate for them. This is why sensory play components are so important on the playground. Not only are sensory play experiences mutually engaging for all children, they enable typical kids to play with those at a lower developmental level than they�—�even if there is a great age diff erence. This provides a better opportunity for kids to create a play community or play culture together.




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Children who aren’t included on the playground face a huge disadvantage. Not only do they miss out on the powerful benefi ts of play, they cannot learn from other children who also play. But it’s not just children with disabilities who suff er. Typically developing kids miss out on the experiences of playing with peers of diff ering abilities�—�like the importance of inclusion and social justice, or even meeting new friends.

We need to remember that play is innate. It’s the fabric of childhood. Therefore, we need to give kids the opportunity as well as the means to play together. And the more opportunities there are, the more likely children are going to naturally include kids who typically stand out from the crowd.

Without including all kids in play, the eff ects are detrimental to their future lives. A structured playground has the potential to cover the basic, yet very important fi rst stages of development. But beyond having the right play experiences, it takes the community and its people to fi nally make inclusion a reality.

Pamela Wolfb erg, Ph.D., is associate professor and director of the Autism Spectrum graduate program at San Francisco State University. As cofounder of the Autism Institute on Peer Relations and Play in California, she leads eff orts to develop inclusive peer play programs worldwide. Dr. Wolfb erg is the recipient of several distinguished awards for scholarship and research and serves as associate editor for Autism: International Journal of Research and Practice. She is widely published and the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles, books and chapters. This article draws from her books, “Play and Imagination in Children with Autism” (2009) and “Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of Guiding Children’s Socialization and Imagination” (2003). For more information about Integrated Play Groups, visit www.AutismInstitute.com.


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Through sensory play, children discover their world and how to be successful in it. They develop appropriate behaviors based on what they touch, see, hear, taste, smell, how they move and position their body in space.Think of the senses as the way information gets into a child’s brain to build their understanding of the world. The broad play experiences from sensory-rich playgrounds allow children to integrate and develop their senses. The more they play, the more they develop skills necessary to engage, change and impact the world around them.

The interesting thing about the brain and senses is that they are unique to each child. This is particularly true for children with disabilities. A child with Down syndrome may have a hard time getting sensory input to register. So they may seek out that input more than other children. Another child, perhaps with autism, may register a particular sensory input too intensely, fi nding the experience unpleasant and causing them to avoid the input in the future.

Knowing this, we believe an inclusive playground should feature diff erent environments where children can engage a wide variety of sensory inputs at their own pace, giving them a just-right play experience.

A truly inclusive playground must consider the sensory needs of all children coming to play there.

1. TactileSensory receptors for touch are found in our skin. They tell the child where their body ends and the rest of the world begins. The playground should have a wealth of tactile experiences for children to explore.

2. ProprioceptionProprioceptor receptors are found in muscles, tendons and joints. When a child moves, these receptors tell their brain about body position and how much force is needed for an activity. The playground should have a wide variety of experiences that allow children to use their muscles in diff erent combinations.

3. VestibularVestibular receptors are in the inner ear and tell the child how their body moves through space and against gravity. This input is important for developing proper balance, posture and protecting the body against gravity. The playground should provide opportunities for children to move through space, allowing them to experience gravity in a variety of positions and speeds.

4. VisualHumans depend on sight the most. Colors, visual patterns and light refl ection need to be considered within the playground design to provide a variety of visual experiences for children of all abilities.

5. AuditoryAuditory receptors are in the ear. Children often hear a broad range of sounds that can enhance or hinder their play experiences.

The design of a playground should provide for a variety of sound opportunities for children.

6 & 7. Taste and SmellWhile taste doesn’t play a big role in playground design, use of natural elements�—�proximity to trees and fl owers, for example�— will stimulate the sense of smell, making play a more enjoyable and engaging experience for all.

In addition to engaging the core senses, the playground is a prime environment for developing additional sensory skills required for healthy development.

Motor planning involves thinking of the steps it takes to complete an activity, then implementing the plan. For instance, children have to plan where their feet and hands go while climbing, and then do it to move higher.

Social imaginative play is the ability of two or more children (of same or varying abilities) to create new worlds together through play. A playground that supports the sensory needs of all children allows all children to have this powerful make-believe play experience.

Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR/L, is the therapy director at the Hattie Larlham Center for Excellence. She oversees all of the therapy and recreational programs at Hattie Larlham,

including the operation of The Play Center, a 7,000-square-foot universally accessible and developmentally appropriate play environment for children. She also consults with communities to create great play spaces that embrace and exceed universal design standards.

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spinningslidingSliding provides kids with a rich sensory experience.

Their visual and vestibular systems actively receive

information about the speed and pull of gravity. Tactile

and proprioceptive systems collect information on

the slide’s texture and the pressure needed to slow down

to land on the ground. This sensory input helps children

develop a better sense of balance and motor planning

to accurately move in their world.

Spinning is one of the core movements that engage the vestibular system. When a child spins on a tire swing

or any other equipment, they are providing their brain

with valuable equilibrium information. This information

connects with inputs from their muscles and joints to help them maintain their body posture and balance

in the world.

Swinging back and forth is more than it seems. This

simple motion provides each child’s nervous system

with a wealth of visual, vestibular and proprioceptive information. Children gain an

understanding of how their body moves through space,

the speed of movements they are comfortable with, and the

motor planning necessary to resist or increase

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climbing socialAll children desire to climb

and conquer. Climbing involves four key sensory systems:

tactile, proprioception, vestibular and visual.

Each system actively collects information about textures,

muscle activation needed to pull against gravity, and

integrates with what the child sees while climbing.

This information helps create “sensory-motory intelligence”

and “visual spatial perception,” allowing kids to eff ectively

relate to objects and navigate in the world.

When children play together, they encourage each other

to develop in ways that they couldn’t alone.

Social imaginative play lets children integrate previous

sensory knowledge with new experiences to expand their understanding of the world. Through playful interaction, children turn make-believe

ideas into real ones in their world.

Children touch everything because it’s the most

dependable sensory system. It’s also the fi rst to develop

and the longest to stay in our lives. Tactile input helps the brain organize information

for developing visual and auditory systems. Play

experiences that provide children a variety of touch

opportunities are necessary to help the nervous system

organize all the sensory information from the environment.

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“ Our inclusive playground not only increases the variety of individuals we serve, it creates a place where families achieve a higher quality of life together.”

— Jeff Burley, therapeutic recreation specialist, Inclusive Play Advisory BoardLandscape Structures



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I’ve seen what happens to my son when he’s got the right amount of sensory stimulation. It makes all the diff erence in the world. It centers him.”— Tim, father of a child with Asperger’s syndrome

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We play a haunted house game where someone is a monster, while other people try to get back to the platform before the monster did.”

— Julia, age 5

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I play friendly. Like, I don’t argue that much.”— Owen, age 7

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— Jazmin, aggge e e 888

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My dream playground has a bunch of slides, and yeah, a bunch of slides.”

— Savannah, age 10

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I like to play outside because you get to play with more other people.”— Enrique, age 9

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OBC

©2010 Landscape Structures Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. 755-2213

Landscape Structures is dedicated to providing communities and families with playstructures that appeal to every child’s senses — making playgrounds truly inclusive and fun for all. You’ll fi nd these featured products throughout this publication:

Cover: 5000 Series Swing, Arch Tire Swing

Inside front cover: Sensory Play Center™, Sensory Play Center (Marble Panel™)

Pages 6–7: Sensory Play Center (Xylofun Panel™)

Pages 8–9: Sensory Play Center (Marble Panel, Kaleidospin Panel™), Multi-Sensory Discovery Wall

Pages 12–13: Roller Table™, Saddle Spinner, Surge® Swing, Hemisphere Climber™, ChitterChatter™ Talk Tubes, Sensory Play Center (Marble Panel)

Page 15: Wide Ramp, Accessible Bongo Panel, Sway Fun® Glider, Cozy Dome™, Saddle Spinner, Bow Ladder™, Multi-Sensory Discovery Wall

Page 16: Multi-Sensory Discovery Wall

Contact your local playground consultant today at 888.4FUNLSI to learn more. Or visit playlsi.com.

Landscape Structures is the leader

in Inclusive and Sensory Play. Our

innovative and thoughtful playground

equipment invites all children to play

together. To learn more about our

pioneering initiatives, please visit

playlsi.com/inclusive-play.



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