Shock absorbing protective playground surfacing around and under the playground has been shown to greatly reduce the likelihood of head injuries to children. ASTM playground surfacing standard testing reveals a significantly smaller amount of head injuries occur when protective, shock-absorbing…

Did you know over 200,000 children visit the hospital each year with injuries from playground equipment? In an effort to greatly reduce this number, both Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and ASTM International playground safety regulations have been put in…

Mounting evidence demonstrates the importance of outside play on child development, particularly on gross and fine motor skills. That goes for all children, with or without disabilities. That being said, children with special needs may have conditions that impact their…

Outside play encourages healthy brain development in children, including spatial awareness, motor skills, dexterity and balance. In recent years, the United States has seen an overwhelming decrease in the amount of time children spend playing outside. With a rise in…