Episode 10: Exploratory Play And Autism

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Do you have students who aren’t playing with toys in a functional way yet? Do they like to dump, or explore toys or objects in more of a sensory way? If you said “yes”, this episode about exploratory play and autism is for you!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

What exploratory play is
Benefits of exploratory play
Examples of exploratory play

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Using Song Choice Boards to Support Participation During Group Times

Group activities like songs and movement can be joyful, but they can also move quickly, rely heavily on spoken language, and feel unpredictable for some children.

Song choice boards offer a simple way to slow things down and make group times more accessible.

By pairing music choices with visuals, children are given:

✔ a clear way to see what options are available

✔ a predictable structure for what’s coming next

✔ an opportunity to participate in shared decision-making

To support you in getting started, we’ve created a set of Themed Song Choice Boards you can download and use right away.

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