The Importance of Leisure Activities for Individuals with Autism

• By: Dr. Monica E. Carr, PhD Wenzhou Kean University, China
• April 3rd, 2026
• adaptive supports, community participation, leisure activities, mental health, resilience, social skills development, Spring 2026 Issue, strengths-based approach
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When families first learn of their child’s autism, it is not uncommon to concentrate on early intervention efforts to help their child develop the requisite skills to support their least restrictive placement during the school years. Early studies that reported on the efficacy of these intensive...