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Play with Others Category

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“Play with Others”  is one of the four categories that need to be recorded in order for a clinician to diagnose your child.

How to Record a “Play with Others” Video

– Record your child playing with a sibling (or with you if no siblings).
– Set up five fun items (toys/books/NO ELECTRONICS).
– Mount camera so both play partners and the toys are in view and the child is facing camera.
– Briefly interact with the child (say his name; direct his attention to sibling; offer a toy- hold it out but don’t give it to him) and then wait for his reaction.
– After a few minutes let the children play. If no sibling, play with the child but let him guide the play.

Family Meal Time Category

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“Family Meal Time” is one of the four categories that need to be recorded in order for a clinician to diagnose your child.

How to Record a “Family Meal Time” Video

– Record any family meal time.
– Mount the camera ahead of time.
– Make sure everyone is in the frame and the child is facing the camera.
– Interact with each other like you normally do.
– Interact with the child at least four times (say his name; offer food/drink; ask him to look at something and point to it; look at him and smile, see if he smiles back).
– Other family members should also interact with the child, but do not overdo it (if the child starts to talk/interact, let him guide the interaction).