In conversations about autism and well-being, play is often misunderstood or overlooked entirely. Too often, play is framed as a childhood activity, a break from “real” learning, or something to be ...

Play is an important part of development. Research has repeatedly shown the vital role it has in promoting healthy physical, mental and social skills. Playing doesn’t always come easily to all ...

The best kind of hangout might be the one where you barely say a word. The child development concept of "parallel play"—doing your own thing in someone else's company—translates directly to adult ...