Equal Relationships
When I don't want to play, is it okay to say no?
Convey that whether to play is the child's own freedom, and there's no need to force play just because of a disability. Teach a kind way to decline.
For a child, you could say: "When you don't want to play, it's okay to say no. It's nice if you can say gently, 'I'm doing something else now.'"
For a child, you could say: "When you don't want to play, it's okay to say no. It's nice if you can say gently, 'I'm doing something else now.'"
Sources:kidshealth.org · understood.org
This FAQ provides general information and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. For individual concerns, consult an appropriate professional.
Discuss your child's situation in HugMap