Children with autism often play differently than other
kids do. They’ll likely focus on parts of a toy (like
wheels) rather than the whole toy. They “pretend play”
like other kids do. And they may not want to play with
others. But to many children with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD), playing is the way they express
themselves,their toys and their actions may become
their words. Play can help children with ASD learn and
connect with other people, both children and adults, in
a way they understand
Sensory play involves games and activities that
stimulate all 5 senses: sound, sight, smell, taste and
touch. This is particularly important for children with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who often have
difficulties processing sensory information, as they
may be sensitive to sounds or feel lights are
overstimulating.
