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Pretend play is an important part of therapy in the world of an autistic child. Most children on the autism spectrum do not think figuratively. Because they think in literal terms, they may not understand their neural-typical peers are able to think abstractly. For autistic children, pretend play is a comfortable way to think creatively, to practice social skills, to identify, understand and experience different emotions and to problem solve.

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  1. Playmobil Take Along School

    from Playmobil

    We recommend this product for
    kids ages 4 and up

    What it is: What's effective with the Playmobil Take Along School in this area is that in addition to pretend play, kids also get more comfortable with their school environment by role-playing. Pretend play is…

    Playmobil Take Along School
  2. Grow With Me Kitchen

    from Fisher-Price

    We recommend this product for
    kids ages 18 months and up

    What it is: The Fisher-Price play kitchen is also a great tool for pretend play. A lot of kids with special needs also have special diets, playing with kitchen-type toys can get them more comfortable with food…

    Grow With Me Kitchen
  3. Caillou 10-Piece Medical Kit

    from Imports Dragon

    We recommend this product for
    kids ages 3 and up

    What it is: Many kids with special needs make frequent trips to the doctor. Using pretend play skills and imagination, parents can help them get more comfortable with the doctor or hospital surroundings. Because…

    Caillou 10-Piece Medical Kit

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