The Importance of Play

Authors

  • Sofia Pires Serviço de Psiquiatria da Infância e Adolescência. Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho. Vila Nova de Gaia.
  • Sandra Borges Serviço de Psiquiatria da Infância e Adolescência. Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho. Vila Nova de Gaia.
  • Teresa Temudo Serviço de Neuropediatria. Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António. Porto.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.20641

Keywords:

Child, Child Development, Play and Playthings

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Published

2024-05-02

How to Cite

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Pires S, Borges S, Temudo T. The Importance of Play. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2024 May 2 [cited 2026 Jun. 6];37(5):320-2. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/20641

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