Episode 11: Functional Play and Autism

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Your student or child engages in mostly exploratory play where they interact with toys in a sensory way. Then may dump, sift or bang toys and objects. The next step is functional play. Episode 11 dives into functional play and autism

In This Episode You Will Learn:

What functional play is
Benefits of functional play
Where to find visual supports for 1 and 2 step play
Examples of functional 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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