Physical play offers more than health benefits; it also creates valuable opportunities for language learning. Discover what new research reveals about the connection between physical activity and communication development, and explore practical, interaction-based strategies to share with families.
 

Joint attention is a key skill that helps children develop interaction and language skills. For autistic children, research shows that better joint attention skills early on lead to better communication skills later in life. Learn more about joint attention and how you can encourage it during everyday interactions with your child.