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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 most
Ways to weave preferred play into daily routines
Building rapport and connection first, while gently challenging skills
Practical, sensory-rich play ideas you can try at home
Our goal? To help families, therapists, and caregivers reframe their perspective of play and focus on connection over perfection.

📚 Table of Contents 📚
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Understanding Play in Children
02:57 Finding Alternative Play Activities
03:34 Sensory Play Activities for Success
04:13 Building Connection Through Play
05:17 Incorporating Executive Function Tasks
05:44 Interactive Play Ideas
06:05 The Importance of Laughter and Connection
06:38 Adapting Therapy Approaches
08:28 Parental Involvement in Sensory Activities
09:27 Engaging in Full Body Activities
10:26 Therapist Strategies for Play
11:30 Listener Question: Sensory Seeker Strategies
12:08 Addressing Therapy Burnout
12:38 Primitive Reflex Integration
12:52 Meeting Sensory Thresholds

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