Jackie Spinner Playground

The article, "Why playgrounds are a nightmare for some parents,” by Jackie Spinner in The Washington Post, raises interesting propositions on playgrounds for children with special needs, moreover autism. Jackie Spinner is a mom of two boys, one of her children with autism, who wants to be able to let her child enjoy playgrounds and will feel safe letting him roam and play, however. Due to playgrounds that are not properly equipped for children with special needs, their playground time is often cut short and ends with an extremely upset child. This article would be an excellent read for anyone who is concerned about the wellbeing of children. The article has information on how frustrating playgrounds without fences or proper equipment it is for parents who want their children to play safely. Therefore, the more people who know the importance of proper playground safety, the more outcome there could be to make a change. …show more content…
Due to this article discussing the benefits of safety for children with special needs playing on playgrounds there are many different key points being made. There is a love-hate relationship for families who have a child with special needs. Playgrounds offer over stimulation to children with special needs. Families leave early with children who are screaming and wanting to stay due to safety reasons such as not having a fence and the children being able to run away from parents easily. Playgrounds are important for any child, more so for children with special needs to help them learn to play with others and how to interact. If there was equipment available at playgrounds for children with special needs that offered sensory seeking opportunities, then less children would feel overstimulated and there would be less chances of meltdowns and children running away from the