2 definitions by somedisabledper
Parallel play refers to two or more people doing activities in the same space without significant interaction. It's common behavior for children developmentally, and is often done by neurodivergent people into adulthood.
Person A: My kid keeps drawing by me, but she won't talk to me or join what I'm doing. I she ignoring me?
Person B: That's just parallel play, she's connecting with you!
Person A: ..Parallel play?
Person B: Just read the text above us.
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Person A: Hey, wanna parallel play?
Person B: Sure, but you've gotta show me what you drew at the end of it!
Person B: That's just parallel play, she's connecting with you!
Person A: ..Parallel play?
Person B: Just read the text above us.
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Person A: Hey, wanna parallel play?
Person B: Sure, but you've gotta show me what you drew at the end of it!
by somedisabledper August 17, 2023
Abbreviation for Gastro-Intestinal.
Person 1: Hey, want some salsa?
Person 2: No, I can't, it messes with my GI issues.
Person 1: Oh, sorry to hear that. Want guacamole instead?
Person 2: No, I can't, it messes with my GI issues.
Person 1: Oh, sorry to hear that. Want guacamole instead?
by somedisabledper July 26, 2023