Holly Blanc Moses, BCBA, LPC, LPA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Psychological Associate with 17 years’ experience. Specialties include diagnostic evaluation and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, treatment of anxiety, ADHD, impulsivity, social skills deficits, depression, aggression, self-injurious behavior, and self-help skills such as toileting. She has published numerous research articles and is a frequent presenter on topics such as learning, challenging behavior, ADHD, autism, and parenting stress. For more information visit
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Play is a vital part of childhood development, offering opportunities for learning and connection. For many children, including those on the autism spectrum, autism parallel play can be an important developmental stage. But what exactly is parallel play, and how does it benefit autistic children? What is parallel play? Parallel play is when kids play