Norman demonstrates the reflection of the schizophrenic thought processes of a child and its relation to reality and to objects in its play and drawings. Despite loose dynamic constructions and deductions, she makes a valuable contribution to the literature of play with children in the clinical setting. Lack of reality determination in the manner of play, undisguised play on sexual

and excretory themes, excessive aggression and destruction in the absence of friendly and constructive themes, are all evidence for making a diagnosis of psychosis if they are persistent themes of play. Some of these features are occasionally seen in the play of a 'normal' child.