Every child has their own interests, strengths and challenges, so start by asking their carers, and the kids, what would help make a playdate fun. You may like to consider: What do they enjoy or dislike? Should we avoid sand? Play with blocks? Where do they like to play: home, a familiar park, somewhere else? What would they like to know beforehand? Some kids prefer more detail – what, where, how long – than others, so see what works best for your children. Lots of kids, whether they are autisti