Play Group

In a playgroup, children get the opportunity to practice their social skills in a safe, familiar setting. Adults can get both friendship and support from people who understand exactly what they are going through.

Activities can be organized for kids (such as song time or crafts) or they can simply come together to play. It's important to figure out ahead of time what each participant is looking for from the playgroup. Some may want a more formal structure, while others prefer an informal meeting.

For the most part, many playgroups try to keep the children who participate all within the same age range, but that isn't a requirement. There are different reasons people come together to create or participate in a playgroup.