All skill areas

Play & leisure

Partial coverage

Special interests deserve respect, not extinction. We help families build on what already lights up the child, while gently expanding the range of activities they can enjoy. Solo play, parallel play (alongside others), and cooperative play are all valuable.

⚡ In Growingly

🎯 Skills by age

Early years

ages 4–5

  • Functional play with toys
  • Brief pretend play
  • Playing alongside a peer
  • Engaging with a special interest deeply

School years

ages 6–8

  • Following simple board game rules
  • Trying new activities occasionally
  • Sharing a special interest with a friend
  • Balancing screen and non-screen play

Pre-teen

ages 9–12

  • Pursuing a hobby with depth
  • Joining a club or group activity
  • Managing screen-time independently
  • Connecting with peers around shared interests
These skills are written in plain language for caregivers, drawn from established frameworks (ESDM, PEERS, AAIDD adaptive behavior). Every child develops uniquely — use this as a guide, not a checklist.