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#379 - There’s No Right Way to Play: Supporting Autistic & Sensory-Seeking Kids
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Play is a child’s main occupation — it’s how they learn, grow, and develop critical skills like sequencing, executive functioning, and social interaction. But what happens when a child doesn’t engage with the types of play activities we expect them to enjoy?
In this episode, we dive into a real-life scenario with a non-speaking autistic child whose family is struggling to connect through play.
We’ll explore:
Why some children reject certain play activities
How to identify the types of play a child enjoys…
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