Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Defining 'Play' for Children with Autism

When free to choose, kids with autism pick games that engage their senses and avoid games that ask them to pretend, a new study finds.Experts said the results are not surprising. It's known, for instance, that when children do not show an interest in pretend play, such as "feeding" a doll, by about age 2, that is a potential sign of an autism spectrum disorder.

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