#87 - Autistic Play: Honoring Diverse Styles Of Play

In this week’s episode, we are talking about the unique ways autistic children play and why it's so important to respect and support their individual styles. Whether they enjoy repetitive actions or prefer playing alone, the ways they play are meaningful and important. We’ll also discuss how we can gently encourage new ways to play while honoring their preferences. You really don’t want to miss today’s episode. I’ll see you inside the show!

You will learn about:

• Autistic play
• Definition of play
• Respecting play differences
• Expanding play in a gentle way
• Creating an environment inclusive of all play

Peer Play And The Autism Spectrum Book: https://amzn.to/3Tdt6NG

Dr. Pamela Wolfberg: http://www.wolfberg.com/

Research Article On Autistic Play: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/aut.2023.0008

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