Some children find pretend play comes naturally, others need to be shown how to develop make-believe games, and children with autism tend to be among those needing a little help! Take HIDE INSIDE SURPRISE. You can pretend you are the dog and your child can be having an adventure as the lamb; you can hide in the fields, chase each other, surprise each other, take a nap inside the box… the possibilities are endless. Of course, the MAIN STREET PLAYHOUSE is a phenomenal vehicle for pretend play and you can even rehearse for upcoming activities like the first day at school, a trip to the dentist, or encourage conversation by acting out something that happened during the day. Here are some product suggestions to help your child learn pretend play: