
“We were inseparable”: how imaginary friends help us in real life
Children with autism form and maintain successful friendships, but their approach to communication, social and emotional understanding is often different from that of their neurotypical peers, which can impact relationships, Davis says. Additionally, they often engage in imaginative play a little differently, usually engaging in imaginative activities such as drawing instead of pretending, Davis says. Together, this suggests that they might be less likely to create imaginary friends.
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