Autistic Play is Beautiful
29/3/22
The Neurodivergent Doctor
When my first kid was identified as Autistic, the usual diagnostic criteria were followed. The focus was on what my kid couldn’t do, that typically developing kids the same age can do. I felt a fool, for not noticing my kid's play was so lacking and incorrect. My neurodivergent family's play could be described as restricted, repetitive patterns of interest, lacking neurotypical communication and social interaction. Our play is also beautiful, fun, rich with connection and Autistic identity.
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