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My child doesn't play pretend — should I be worried?
Pretend play usually emerges between 18 months and 3 years and varies widely from child to child, so its absence alone is rarely cause for worry. What matters is the overall pattern — how a child communicates, connects, imitates and plays in other ways. A developmental check brings clarity if pretend play sits alongside other observations. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat does it mean if my child doesn't play pretend?
Pretend play usually emerges between 18 months and 3 years and reflects imagination, language and social thinking developing together. On its own, not yet playing pretend is an observation, not a diagnosis — it is most meaningful when looked at alongside language, pointing and shared attention. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Read the answer AnswerWhat should I do if my child doesn't play pretend?
Pretend play usually develops between 18 months and 3 years. If your child isn't pretending yet, join their play, model simple actions like feeding a doll, and watch over the coming weeks — and arrange a developmental check if it hasn't emerged by 2–3 years alongside other communication differences. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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