Parallel play

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Parallel play is when children play with similar toys next to each other. These two girls are sitting beside each other building their own separate block towers. They’re playing next to each other but not with.

Parallel play may be more common for the autistic adult than neurotypicals.

Embracing "parallel play" in a romantic relationship, or spending time doing solo activities together, can boost your sense of connection.

Parallel play is the fourth stage of the development in play usually ages 2 1/2- 3 1/2 but can also happen at any age. For this reason, parallel play is important as a transitory stage for the development of social maturity, which is key to later stages of play.

Looking for ways to connect with your child? Learn about neurodivergent love languages to build better relationships with your loved ones.

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Parallel play at work: "Want to do nothing together?"

Here’s a little SLP secret! PARALLEL TALK. When your child is playing, narrate what they are doing! When your child does say something, provide them with the confidence of communicating by saying, “Yes!!! Good job!!!” But then…EXPAND. Check out this infographic to see where that “sweet spot” is for expanding your child’s communication. Oh, and as always, feel free to comment below with any questions you may have.🌻✨ Thanks for sharing @sunflower.speech

- 0-3 Months, unoccupied play - 0-2 Years, solitary play - 2 Years. onlooker play - 2+ Years. parallel play - 3-4 Years, associate play - 4+ Years, cooperative play Observe your room today and see what play stages you can see. #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodplanning #earlychildhooddevelopment #eylf #earlychildhoodlearning #earlyyearslearningframework #playmatters #playbasedlearning #planning #australia #familyowned #supportlocalbusiness #earlychildhoodtheorists

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