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The RKPPS is a standardized instrument designed to evaluate play in children and correlate it to an approximate developmental age. It can be used to assess children aged birth to 72 months and is administered in environments familiar to the child. The scale includes two 30-min observations of the child in different settings, one indoor and one outdoor. The test developer, S. Knox, has also indicated that two 15-min sessions may also be acceptable (see Jankovich et al. 2008). The scale consists of 4 dimensions and 12 categories of play behaviors, from which the therapist develops a “play profile.” This information is useful for assessing potential disabilities and planning appropriate interventions.
The four dimensions included in the RKPPS are the following: (1) space management, (2) material management, (3) pretense/symbolic, and (4) participation. Within these dimensions exist the 12 categories of play behaviors, also referred to as “factors.” Under “space...
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Warren, Z., Dohrmann, E. (2018). Revised Knox Preschool Play Scale (RKPPS). In: Volkmar, F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_604-3
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