“Talking Up Autism”
Playing Alone
Does your child spend a lot of time playing alone?
Sometimes children spend a lot of time playing by themselves because they might not know
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How to join in a game
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How to play a game or understand the rules of the game
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How to take turns or share
You can help your child by…
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Teaching them how to ask if they can join in
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Teaching them how to play with a toy
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Teaching them the rules of the game by playing with them
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Using helpful visual supports to teach your child
All children develop at different rates. However, if you are concerned about your child see your doctor or
child health nurse. It is better to have any concern checked out than to ‘wait and see’.
Want to find out more? Contact the Autism Advisor Program:
Phone: 1300 978 611
Email: [email protected]
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has been helping people with an ASD and their families since 1966.