What Is the Importance of Play in Autism?
Social Skills Development
Encourages interaction with peers.
Teaches turn-taking, sharing, and empathy.
Helps children understand social behavior—how to sit, eat, and talk in public.
Communication Skills
Children learn verbal and non-verbal communication.
Gestures, eye contact, and imitation often begin during play
This enhances the ability to express needs and emotions
autism and communication skills
Cognitive Skills
Enhances problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Supports memory development and logical thinking
Encourages observation and learning through imitation
Cognitive development in autism
Fine Motor & Gross Motor Skills
Activities like drawing, holding toys, or stacking blocks improve fine motor control.
Motor skill development in autism
What Happens If Children Don’t Get Opportunities to Play?
If a child is not allowed to express themselves through play or interact socially, it can lead to
Delayed speech and language development,
Low confidence and poor emotional regulation,
At Ayush Speech and Hearing Clinic, we provide specialized therapy programs focused on
Occupational therapy
Speech and language development
Increased behavioral issues, Weak muscle coordination, and posture problems
