Imaginary Companions: Considerations for the Health Professional.

Schilling, Lynne S.

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ERIC Number: EJ328540

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Publication Date: 1985

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Imaginary Companions: Considerations for the Health Professional.

Schilling, Lynne S.

Early Child Development and Care, v22 n2-3 p211-23 1985

A small but significant proportion of preschoolers have imaginary companions who serve many different developmental functions. Prevalence and related demographic and environmental factors surrounding the phenomenon of imaginary companions and implications for health care professionals are discussed. (Author/DST)

Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Developmental Stages, Emotional Development, Friendship, Health Personnel, Imagination, Individual Counseling, Preschool Children, Pretend Play, Sex Differences

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Language: English

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