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How Do Autistic Children Play?

Aug 13, 2025

Smiling couple on a bed playing with their autistic toddler holding a book as they practice ABA therapy in GA.

How Do Autistic Children Play?

Aug 13, 2025

Smiling couple on a bed playing with their autistic toddler holding a book as they practice ABA therapy in GA.

How Do Autistic Children Play?

Aug 13, 2025

Smiling couple on a bed playing with their autistic toddler holding a book as they practice ABA therapy in GA.

How Do Autistic Children Play?

Aug 13, 2025

Understand how autistic children play, the unique ways they interact, and supportive strategies to help them enjoy meaningful, skill-building playtime.

Autistic children often play in ways that reflect their unique interests, sensory preferences, and social communication styles. While some may engage in play similar to their peers, others may prefer solitary or repetitive activities.

Many autistic children enjoy parallel play or playing alongside others without direct interaction before progressing to more cooperative forms of play. They might line up toys, focus intensely on one type of activity, or repeat certain actions because it feels calming or enjoyable. Special interests often play a big role, so their play may center around a favorite topic, like trains, animals, or building structures.

Sensory play is also common, such as exploring textures, water, or sand. These activities can be soothing and help with sensory regulation. Social play may require more support, and structured guidance can help children build skills to interact and share with peers.

Play is not “less valuable” just because it looks different, it’s an important way autistic children learn, express themselves, and connect.

At Blossom ABA, we help families use play as a powerful tool for growth.

Contact us today to learn more about our play-based ABA therapy in Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia.

SOURCES:

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/school-play-work/play-learning/play-asd

https://www.autismtoolbox.co.uk/social-and-emotional-wellbeing/play-and-leisure/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9850869/

https://www.scottishautism.org/services-support/family-support/information-resources/play

https://www.autismawareness.com.au/navigating-autism/learning-through-play-for-autistic-children

Autistic children often play in ways that reflect their unique interests, sensory preferences, and social communication styles. While some may engage in play similar to their peers, others may prefer solitary or repetitive activities.

Many autistic children enjoy parallel play or playing alongside others without direct interaction before progressing to more cooperative forms of play. They might line up toys, focus intensely on one type of activity, or repeat certain actions because it feels calming or enjoyable. Special interests often play a big role, so their play may center around a favorite topic, like trains, animals, or building structures.

Sensory play is also common, such as exploring textures, water, or sand. These activities can be soothing and help with sensory regulation. Social play may require more support, and structured guidance can help children build skills to interact and share with peers.

Play is not “less valuable” just because it looks different, it’s an important way autistic children learn, express themselves, and connect.

At Blossom ABA, we help families use play as a powerful tool for growth.

Contact us today to learn more about our play-based ABA therapy in Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia.

SOURCES:

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/school-play-work/play-learning/play-asd

https://www.autismtoolbox.co.uk/social-and-emotional-wellbeing/play-and-leisure/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9850869/

https://www.scottishautism.org/services-support/family-support/information-resources/play

https://www.autismawareness.com.au/navigating-autism/learning-through-play-for-autistic-children

Autistic children often play in ways that reflect their unique interests, sensory preferences, and social communication styles. While some may engage in play similar to their peers, others may prefer solitary or repetitive activities.

Many autistic children enjoy parallel play or playing alongside others without direct interaction before progressing to more cooperative forms of play. They might line up toys, focus intensely on one type of activity, or repeat certain actions because it feels calming or enjoyable. Special interests often play a big role, so their play may center around a favorite topic, like trains, animals, or building structures.

Sensory play is also common, such as exploring textures, water, or sand. These activities can be soothing and help with sensory regulation. Social play may require more support, and structured guidance can help children build skills to interact and share with peers.

Play is not “less valuable” just because it looks different, it’s an important way autistic children learn, express themselves, and connect.

At Blossom ABA, we help families use play as a powerful tool for growth.

Contact us today to learn more about our play-based ABA therapy in Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia.

SOURCES:

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/school-play-work/play-learning/play-asd

https://www.autismtoolbox.co.uk/social-and-emotional-wellbeing/play-and-leisure/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9850869/

https://www.scottishautism.org/services-support/family-support/information-resources/play

https://www.autismawareness.com.au/navigating-autism/learning-through-play-for-autistic-children

Autistic children often play in ways that reflect their unique interests, sensory preferences, and social communication styles. While some may engage in play similar to their peers, others may prefer solitary or repetitive activities.

Many autistic children enjoy parallel play or playing alongside others without direct interaction before progressing to more cooperative forms of play. They might line up toys, focus intensely on one type of activity, or repeat certain actions because it feels calming or enjoyable. Special interests often play a big role, so their play may center around a favorite topic, like trains, animals, or building structures.

Sensory play is also common, such as exploring textures, water, or sand. These activities can be soothing and help with sensory regulation. Social play may require more support, and structured guidance can help children build skills to interact and share with peers.

Play is not “less valuable” just because it looks different, it’s an important way autistic children learn, express themselves, and connect.

At Blossom ABA, we help families use play as a powerful tool for growth.

Contact us today to learn more about our play-based ABA therapy in Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia.

SOURCES:

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/school-play-work/play-learning/play-asd

https://www.autismtoolbox.co.uk/social-and-emotional-wellbeing/play-and-leisure/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9850869/

https://www.scottishautism.org/services-support/family-support/information-resources/play

https://www.autismawareness.com.au/navigating-autism/learning-through-play-for-autistic-children

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