Child's Play

Designed by Val Christman, awarded Gold

All children including those with Autism have imagination. Any space that will allow a child to play imaginatively without being closed in by instruction, negativity and boundaries, would be of great benefit. This garden has sand, pebbles and shells that can be moved to create different scenery. It has a quiet space where a child can feel safe and sheltered. Child friendly plants with different textures and colours provide an interesting environment. A little girl Frances who is four years old and who has been diagnosed with autism and very keen interest in sand, water, and nature, has used her imagination and helped to select the theme and contents in the creation of this garden.