Inclusive Facilitated Playgroups ASC's play programs are for younger children from 2–10. We provide "inclusive play groups" at the Center or in peoples' homes. We prefer to recruit typical peers from the neighborhoods, schools and families where our children already live and play. We encourage children to play inside or outside with toys to support pretend play, board games to develop cooperation, costumes for dramatic play or balls for developing gross motor skills. ASC helps to recruit friends and train typical peers, including siblings, (as well as children with autism) to interact appropriately. Our play programs provide a naturalistic, parent-friendly model, that we help parents to learn and facilitate. The goal is for children to learn social skills and to make friends that involve real connections with other kids. We help parents teach their children to develop friendships outside the Center.
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