How kids play with others changes as they grow! Here’s a quick breakdown of the different types of play you might see: - Independent play: Exploring and playing on their own. - Parallel play: Playing NEXT to another child without necessarily interacting. This is super common around age 2! - Associative play: Interacting, exchanging toys, and showing interest in what other kids are doing without necessarily having a shared goal. - Pretend play: Using imagination to act out familiar experiences or
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Parallel play is play! ✨ It is completely normal and healthy for neurodivergent children to engage in parallel play—playing alongside someone rather than directly with them. It builds tolerance for shared spaces and lays the groundwork for future social skills without the immediate pressure of having to interact. Next time your child is happily playing near another child, take a deep breath and count it as a win! 🏆 (At Starbright Centers, we meet children exactly where they are. If your family
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