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April 18, 2026BMC Public Health0 citationsOpen Access

How does disability impact children’s experiences in outdoor and risky play? A scoping review and narrative synthesis

MLMaggie Locke MSMichelle Stone SSSofia So

Key Points

The aim is to understand how disability affects children's experiences in outdoor and risky play and identify barriers and supporting strategies.
Conducted a scoping review of existing literature
Analyzed barriers faced by children with disabilities during play
Explored strategies for promoting engagement and autonomy
Recommended policy changes to enhance support for outdoor play
Identified resilience among children with disabilities and their supporters in overcoming play barriers
Highlighted significant obstacles to participation in outdoor and risky play
Emphasized the need for policy-level change to improve engagement opportunities
Suggested the importance of involving children with disabilities in decision-making about their play

Abstract

The review revealed that CWD and those who support their participation in outdoor and risky play are resilient in overcoming a multitude of barriers they encounter during outdoor and risky play, as they recognize the benefits of engaging in play. The literature also explores barriers CWD face to participation and future strategies to support their engagement in outdoor and risky play. Future work should explore pathways to support CWD engagement in outdoor and risky play, specifically at the policy level. Furthermore, we must engage with CWD and their supporters to provide them with the autonomy to make decisions around their participation in outdoor and risky play in order to foster opportunities for quality participation. Registration DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/H4FNP.

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