Did you know that running, climbing and swinging can help build your child’s communication skills? Discover what new research says about the link between physical activity and language development and how you can support your child’s communication while playing outdoors.

Helping your child learn new words doesn’t require “teaching” or constant repetition. Read about a study that shows how parents help children learn new words in the natural course of everyday interactions.

When we think about playing with children, we usually think about the toys involved. But new research suggests that some of the most meaningful and positive interactions between parents and autistic children happen when there are no toys involved at all.