In this episode, our host Shannon discusses Functional Pretend Play for the jargon of the day before being joined by Author, Healer and Autism World Autism Ambassador, Kameena Star!! Check it out! 18:35 Jargon of the Day - Functional Pretend Play 20:43 Pretend Play - Actual Definition 21:19 Pretend Play - Working Definition 29:10 What Do I get a Teenager on the Autism Spectrum for Christmas? Autism Live Gift & Toy Guide Information 30:54 Question of the Day - What was your favorite toy when you were a child? 32:42 Topic of the Week - Festival of Toys 34:02 Author, Healer, Autism Ambassador and Show Host Kameena Star Joins us! 34:55 About Kameena Star's Book and when it will be Released 40:25 Kameena Star's Healing Self-Care TV Show 44:00 Kameena Star the Musician, the Singer, the Performer 50:27 USC TRUST Study 56:45 Where to find Kameena Star's Content! 59:56 This week on Autism Live

Functional Pretend Play Explained + Author & Healer Kameena Star

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Functional Pretend Play Explained + Author & Healer Kameena Star

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