Good to Know: Autism Doesn't Have to Be Lonely
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have difficulty forming friendships and participating in playful interactions. As a result, many children living with ASD play alone. ASD affects approximately 1 in 45 children in North America. The incidence of ASD has increased dramatically over the past decade. For the most part, young children develop social and communication skills through active play with peers, think about playground games like tag, hide and seek or ho