Max Alexander

Max Alexander, an artist and play worker specializing in neuro-affirming play for autistic individuals, dives into the transformative power of play. He shares insights on how play can heal trauma and instill resilience, emphasizing its importance for both children and adults. Max introduces eight distinctive shapes of autistic play and discusses the significance of instinctual, repetitive, and imaginative play. With a focus on emotional connections to objects and the concept of play as resistance, he encourages listeners to embrace playful exploration in adulthood.