Myth #2: Introverts are shy. Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They donât interact for the sake of interacting.
It is best to start teaching play skills with simple cause-and-effect toys, such as a Jack in The Box or a keyboard. Avoid imaginative, work based, or complex toys, such as puzzles, figurines, dolls, or Play Dough. If you hand a child with no play skills a lump of Play Dough, they will likely try to eat or lick it.
Play is one way children can work through fears and anxieties. Play allows children to express themselves in a way that is familiar to them. Medical play allows children to work out (or play out) their feelings or anxieties regarding medical experiences. Angry or aggressive feelings may surface during play.