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Typical play is characterized by voluntary and spontaneous - S.Vijayalakshmi,
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ritualistic, non functional repetitive behaviors. Often, atypical play
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Occupational therapist with their specialized knowledge base
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Occupational
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Play therapy is a valuable intervention for children with
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Further, joint attention skill, imitation skill and language skill can
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- Geetha Sampath,
Occupational
CC Interventions to develop symbolic pretend play is found to Therapist, Kovai PP
be helping the children with autism, as this kind of play is severely
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Play therapy enhances the quality of play which in turn enhances
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