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Social Robots may provide therapy for autistic children

Shân Ellis
March 15, 2017

A new study conducted into play for children with autism has shown that they respond well to social robots. The toys have been on most children's Christmas lists now for a few years. They are simpler to understand than humans, and pre-programmed with a ...

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October 25, 2016

How Do Children with Autism Play?

Laurel Joss
October 25, 2016

Experts agree that play is a vital part of a child's development. Play during early childhood helps children to develop gross and fine motor skills, and can help them to learn basic academic concepts. Play is also integral in helping children to learn social s...

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September 2, 2016

It’s Christmas Time: But Think Twice before Buying That Toy for an Autistic Child

ADN
September 2, 2016

Buying toys for children on the autism spectrum has its own set of challenges. For example, because kids with autism are more likely to have mouthing behaviours, certain toys may or may not be appropriate. Considering the fact that a child's best friend is ...

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April 14, 2015

Plastic Figurines – a play about siblings and autism – w/video

Jo Worgan
April 14, 2015

Plastic Figurines - is a new play by award winning playwright Ella Greenhill. Ella grew up with a younger brother who has autism. Talking to The Telegraph, the 31-year-old writer tells of how she felt when she learned that her brother was on the autistic s...

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August 6, 2014

Play About Autism Opens in St. Louis August 8th

ADN
August 6, 2014

St. Louis, MO - the play “The Violinist” has been rebooted with a new plot, cast and crew. It will run at the Gaslight Theatre in the Central West End in St. Louis from Friday August 8th through Sunday August 10th and stars a 13-year-old boy with autism. In th...

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How Do Children with Autism Play?

Plastic Figurines – a play about siblings and autism – w/video

Play About Autism Opens in St. Louis August 8th