Episode 38: Transitioning from One-Step to Two-Step Functional Play in Young Autistic Children

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Welcome to today’s episode, where playtime is more than just fun—it’s a journey of learning. We’ve explored the foundational stages from exploratory play to one-step functional play. Now, let’s delve deeper, guiding our kids from those initial moments to the dynamic world of two-step functional play. Let’s discover together how to help our kids learn and grow through play.

Topics Discussed:

  • Functional play
  • One step play
  • Two step play
  • Using visual supports for play
  • Suggestions for types of activities to use

Links Mentioned In This Episode About Visual Supports: 

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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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