Parallel play is play! ✨ It is completely normal and healthy for neurodivergent children to engage in parallel play—playing alongside someone rather than directly with them. It builds tolerance for shared spaces and lays the groundwork for future social skills without the immediate pressure of having to interact. Next time your child is happily playing near another child, take a deep breath and count it as a win! 🏆 (At Starbright Centers, we meet children exactly where they are. If your family