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Max Alexander

@playradical.bsky.social

Scotland based artist, playworker, consultant and writer πŸŒ²πŸ‘½βœŒπŸΏοΈ Neurodivergent play, culture and joy πŸ¦†πŸŒžπŸŒ± πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈβ€οΈβ€πŸ”₯πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ "The Joys and Shapes of Autistic Play" out now! https://playradical.com/the-joys-and-shapes-of-autistic-play/ linktr.ee/Playradical

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Photo shows in the foreground a hand holding a wooden block with felt tip markings on it to turn it into a play phone. It says "panda phone" on the side. In the background a soft toy panda sits hunched over its own block phone

Photo shows in the foreground a hand holding a wooden block with felt tip markings on it to turn it into a play phone. It says "panda phone" on the side. In the background a soft toy panda sits hunched over its own block phone

play diary episode one:

bounce drum eyes eyes eyes
repeatedly hung up on
by dextrous panda

#play #playwork #playdiary #autisticplay

08.07.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ IAP is looking for a freelance Artist and Playworker to work with Max Alexander on his wonderful project, Function Schmunction, taking place at a Glasgow school this August to December.

πŸ‘‰ We’re looking for someone Autistic (regardless of diagnosis).

www.independentartsprojects.com/work-with-us/

03.07.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Joys and Shapes of Autistic Play This publication is available in digital (published below) and physical forms. You can buy a physical copy here; You can also give a donation on this page to help support my work which is always ap…

"The Joys and Shapes of Autistic Play" has reached at least 500 people through downloads and physical copies now! 🌟 Thank you so much to all who have read and shared it . If you haven't and are interested in autistic play, joy and connection then please check it out! playradical.com/the-joys-and...

24.06.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Hello! thank you so much :)

23.06.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm here! Several months after making the account but I'm finally ready to embrace the new!

11.06.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Autistic Play & Monotropism Resources and Signposting | Autistic Realms A collection of neuro-affirming resources that embrace authentic Autistic ways of playing. Some of the resources and research specifically focus upon and ho ...

It's international day of play!

Find out more about neuroaffirming support for Autistic play (adults and children!) in my collection of resources, which includes the new book by Max Alexander (Play Radical): The Joys And Shapes Of Autistic Play

autisticrealms.com/autistic-pla...

11.06.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey pals! International day of play and it felt like a good poke to post here from the first time! Today I'm facilitating play sessions as part of Function Schmunction- a project all about creating space for autistic play. This structure is the Climbing -im frame and is my pride and joy!

11.06.2025 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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