Don't forget play – 3 questions can help balance fun with supports and therapy for autistic children
- Written by: David Trembath, Associate Professor, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University
GettyNavigating a maze of therapies and supports can be difficult for parents of autistic children.
Often, children have multiple learning needs, and attempting to address them one-by-one can take more hours than there are in a week. Attending lots of appointments – while well meaning – may leave little, or no, time for play.
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