Together or alone?

I often get asked whether i do children groups as well, or at least two kids simultaneously in the same room. Of course, this is possible when the kids have advanced reciprocity(?). When they communicate and are able to share.

If a child does not regard me as their favourite playing partner, and prefers objects or toys instead of the actual person that is so willing to play with them, nothing is gained by adding another child in the mix. Socialization is not the same as sociability. A child that lacks sociability is incapable of socializing. An autistic child cannot be taught to wait for their turn, for example, which is something inconceivable and torturous for an egocentric kid. However, we do want them to conceive it and act it out of their own volition. That is something that happens only gradually.

Our goal is the reduction of egocentrism and the increase of sociability, so that the child can become more reciprocal(?) and communicational. It has nothing to do with skill learning, but it's an inward process that is reflected in their behaviour. This result can arise only from a 1-on-1 relationship that gives them the exclusivity they need as well as simplifying the interaction so that it becomes meaningful to them.