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Resources Library ‘Like it’s making my heart run’: A Strengths-Based Understanding of the Play of Autistic Children

‘Like it’s making my heart run’: A Strengths-Based Understanding of the Play of Autistic Children

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Christina O'Keeffe, Sinead McNally

This study challenges the deficit-based view of autistic play by directly engaging autistic children in exploring their own experiences and definitions of play through creative, child-chosen methods. The children described play as joyful, autonomous, social or solitary, and deeply meaningful, emphasising the need to center their voices in research and practice. The findings advocate for a shift toward more respectful, inclusive approaches to understanding and supporting authentic play experiences.

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‘Like it’s making my heart run’: A Strengths-Based Understanding of the Play of Autistic Children

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Christina O'Keeffe, Sinead McNally

This study challenges the deficit-based view of autistic play by directly engaging autistic children in exploring their own experiences and definitions of play through creative, child-chosen methods. The children described play as joyful, autonomous, social or solitary, and deeply meaningful, emphasising the need to center their voices in research and practice. The findings advocate for a shift toward more respectful, inclusive approaches to understanding and supporting authentic play experiences.

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