The journey of play development in autistic children may take a different path than it does for typically children, but it doesn't make it any less meaningful! With each stage, they delve deeper into their understanding of the world around them. For teachers and parents of young autistic children, the journey can be a tad more complicated, and understanding the stages of play becomes crucial. Two fundamental stages in this journey are 'exploratory play' and 'one-step functional play'. Let's take a closer look at these stages and the transition between them in today's episode!

Topics Discussed:

• Exploratory & one-step functional play

• Examples of ways to transition from exploratory play to functional play

• Suggestions for types of activities to use

• Tips for edcuators and parents

Links Mentioned In This Episode About Visual Supports:

• Put In & Take Out Toys List On Amazon

• Tot Tube

• Functional Play Toys List On Amazon

• Episode 10

• Episode 36

• Play Blog Posts

• Themed Play Visual Supports

• Take Out The Toys Booklet

• The Hanen Centre

Other Links You May Be Interested In:

• Autism Little Learners on Instagram

• Autism Little Learners on Facebook

You can also join my free Visual Supports Facebook Group to "hang out" with likeminded educators and parents who want to take action and implement visuals at home or at school.

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