{"id":25559,"date":"2026-04-24T15:38:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/?p=25559"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:38:14","slug":"my-toddler-lines-up-toys-is-it-autism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/blog\/my-toddler-lines-up-toys-is-it-autism\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If My Toddler Lines Up Toys? Is It a Sign of Autism?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25559\" class=\"elementor elementor-25559\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47c5abd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"47c5abd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16ddb4a elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"16ddb4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTabla de contenido\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__16ddb4a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Abrir el \u00edndice\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__16ddb4a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Cerrar \u00edndice\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__16ddb4a\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4aad49 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4aad49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f29887 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f29887\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>My Toddler Lines Up Toys<\/h2><p>It\u2019s a moment many parents recognize. You walk into the room and notice your child has carefully arranged their toys, cars in a straight line, blocks in a perfect row, or objects grouped in a very specific way. At first, it may seem harmless or even impressive, but for some parents, the question that comes up is whether lining up toys is a sign of autism.<\/p><p>If your toddler lines up toys, it\u2019s ok to wonder what it means. This behavior is actually quite common in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/blog\/early-signs-of-autism-at-age-3\/\"><strong>early childhood<\/strong><\/a>. The key is understanding <em>why<\/em> it happens, what\u2019s typical, and when it might warrant a closer look.<\/p><h2><strong>Why a Toddler Lines Up Toys in the First Place?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Toddlers are naturally curious about how the world works. They explore patterns, repetition, and order to make sense of their environment.<\/p><p>La <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/en\/patient-care\/early-childhood\/early-childhood-health-and-development\/power-of-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>American Academy of Pediatrics, on the <em>power of play<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, explains that young children learn by repeating actions, experimenting with objects, and exploring how things fit together. That\u2019s why activities like sorting, stacking, and arranging are so common during this stage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12301fb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"12301fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3c7595 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3c7595\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ebc19e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ebc19e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When a <strong>toddler lines up toys<\/strong>, it can be a way of:<\/p><ul><li>Exploring organization and patterns<\/li><li>Learning how objects relate to each other<\/li><li>Practicing early problem-solving skills<\/li><li>Repeating actions as part of their learning<\/li><\/ul><p>In many cases, this behavior reflects curiosity rather than concern.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73a3d37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73a3d37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-433e27a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"433e27a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Children-building-with-blocks-showing-how-young-children-explore-repetitive-play-by-stacking-sorting-and-rebuilding-the-same-pieces.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25561\" alt=\"Children building with blocks, showing how young children explore repetitive play by stacking, sorting, and rebuilding the same pieces.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Children-building-with-blocks-showing-how-young-children-explore-repetitive-play-by-stacking-sorting-and-rebuilding-the-same-pieces.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Children-building-with-blocks-showing-how-young-children-explore-repetitive-play-by-stacking-sorting-and-rebuilding-the-same-pieces-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Children-building-with-blocks-showing-how-young-children-explore-repetitive-play-by-stacking-sorting-and-rebuilding-the-same-pieces-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Children-building-with-blocks-showing-how-young-children-explore-repetitive-play-by-stacking-sorting-and-rebuilding-the-same-pieces-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Children-building-with-blocks-showing-how-young-children-explore-repetitive-play-by-stacking-sorting-and-rebuilding-the-same-pieces-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2381d7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c2381d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d201d19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d201d19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What Is Repetitive Play in Toddler Development?<\/strong><\/h2><p>You may hear the term &#8220;repetitive play&#8221; used to describe behaviors like lining up toys. While the word \u201crepetitive\u201d can sound concerning, repetition is actually a core part of how toddlers learn.<\/p><p>Repetitive play includes:<\/p><ul><li>Stacking blocks repeatedly<\/li><li>Opening and closing containers<\/li><li>Repeating the same action with toys<\/li><li>Arranging objects in patterns<\/li><\/ul><p>Through repetitive play, toddlers build confidence, test cause-and-effect, and strengthen their understanding of the world. Repetition gives them a sense of control while supporting learning.<\/p><p>So, if your toddler lines up toys, it fits within this broader pattern of normal development, and it\u2019s usually considered typical when:<\/p><ul><li>The child lines up toys occasionally, not constantly<\/li><li>They can shift to other activities without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/blog\/coping-skills-in-aba\/\"><strong>distress<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>They use toys in different ways, not just arranging them<\/li><li>They show interest in interacting with you or others<\/li><\/ul><p>Many toddlers move in and out of repetitive behaviors as they grow. If your toddler lines up toys but also plays, explores, and connects in other ways, this is usually part of typical development.<\/p><h2><strong>Is Lining Up Toys a Sign of Autism?<\/strong><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25562 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-in-a-neat-row-a-behavior-some-children-use-for-comfort-or-focus-which-can-also-appear-in-children-with-autism-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A toddler lines up toys in a neat row, a behavior some children use for comfort or focus, which can also appear in children with autism.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-in-a-neat-row-a-behavior-some-children-use-for-comfort-or-focus-which-can-also-appear-in-children-with-autism-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-in-a-neat-row-a-behavior-some-children-use-for-comfort-or-focus-which-can-also-appear-in-children-with-autism-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-in-a-neat-row-a-behavior-some-children-use-for-comfort-or-focus-which-can-also-appear-in-children-with-autism-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-in-a-neat-row-a-behavior-some-children-use-for-comfort-or-focus-which-can-also-appear-in-children-with-autism-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-in-a-neat-row-a-behavior-some-children-use-for-comfort-or-focus-which-can-also-appear-in-children-with-autism-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-in-a-neat-row-a-behavior-some-children-use-for-comfort-or-focus-which-can-also-appear-in-children-with-autism.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p>This is the key question many parents ask.<\/p><p>Lining up toys on its own is not enough to indicate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/blog\/3-levels-of-autism-explained\/\"><strong>Autismo<\/strong><\/a>. As stated before, toddlers engage in repetitive play as part of normal development.<\/p><p>What matters more is how the behavior appears over time. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3005305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Autism Research<\/strong><\/a> on restricted and repetitive behaviors in young children shows that these patterns become more clinically relevant when they are very frequent, rigid, or occur alongside other developmental differences.<\/p><p>So, when asking, &#8220;Is lining up toys a sign of autism?\u201d it\u2019s important to look beyond the behavior itself.<\/p><p>The difference often comes down to:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Frequency<\/strong> (how often it happens)<\/li><li><strong>Flexibility<\/strong> (whether your child can shift away from it)<\/li><li><strong>Context<\/strong> (what other behaviors are present)<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>How This Behavior Connects to Early Development<\/strong><\/h2><p>Play is one of the clearest windows into how a child learns and interacts with the world.<\/p><p>La <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/autism-spectrum-disorder-asd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National Institute of Mental Health<\/strong><\/a> explains that autism involves differences in both social communication and patterns of behavior, including repetitive actions. That\u2019s why professionals don\u2019t look at one behavior in isolation.<\/p><p>When a toddler lines up toys, it may reflect how they organize information or interact with their environment. But on its own, it doesn\u2019t define a diagnosis.<\/p><p>Instead, professionals look at:<\/p><ul><li>La comunicaci\u00f3n<\/li><li>La interacci\u00f3n social<\/li><li>Play patterns<\/li><li>Behavioral flexibility<\/li><\/ul><p>This broader view helps ensure that one behavior isn\u2019t overinterpreted.<\/p><h2><strong>How to Support Flexible and Social Play at Home<\/strong><\/h2><p>If your toddler lines up toys often, you can gently support more flexible and interactive play without interrupting their interests.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a39e5bc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a39e5bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beb2ab8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"beb2ab8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bc6afe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0bc6afe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-next-to-an-adult-and-two-children-playing-with-blocks-showing-how-parents-can-guide-play-by-staying-close-observing-and-adding-ideas-to-play.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25563\" alt=\"A toddler lines up toys next to an adult and two children playing with blocks, showing how parents can guide play by staying close, observing, and adding ideas to play\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-next-to-an-adult-and-two-children-playing-with-blocks-showing-how-parents-can-guide-play-by-staying-close-observing-and-adding-ideas-to-play.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-next-to-an-adult-and-two-children-playing-with-blocks-showing-how-parents-can-guide-play-by-staying-close-observing-and-adding-ideas-to-play-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-next-to-an-adult-and-two-children-playing-with-blocks-showing-how-parents-can-guide-play-by-staying-close-observing-and-adding-ideas-to-play-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-next-to-an-adult-and-two-children-playing-with-blocks-showing-how-parents-can-guide-play-by-staying-close-observing-and-adding-ideas-to-play-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-lines-up-toys-next-to-an-adult-and-two-children-playing-with-blocks-showing-how-parents-can-guide-play-by-staying-close-observing-and-adding-ideas-to-play-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-891e2b1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"891e2b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-581a221 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"581a221\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Join their play: <\/strong>Sit with your child and engage with what they\u2019re doing before introducing changes.<\/li><li><strong>Add small variations: <\/strong>If they line up cars, try turning it into a road or adding simple storytelling.<\/li><li><strong>Encourage interaction: <\/strong>Use play as a chance to connect, take turns, comment, and invite engagement.<\/li><li><strong>Model new ways to play: <\/strong>Show different uses for toys without forcing them to switch.<\/li><li><strong>Keep it positive: <\/strong>The goal is to expand play, not stop the behavior.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c62f2dd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c62f2dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd66d0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd66d0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>When to Seek Guidance with\u00a0 ABA Centers of New Jersey<\/strong><\/h2><p>If your toddler lines up toys frequently and you notice other developmental concerns, it may be helpful to seek guidance. Early support can provide clarity and help families understand what their child needs.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25564 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-plays-with-a-wooden-train-and-simple-toys-showing-the-steady-repeated-actions-in-repetitive-play-common-in-early-childhood-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A toddler plays with a wooden train and simple toys, showing the steady, repeated actions in repetitive play, common in early childhood\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-plays-with-a-wooden-train-and-simple-toys-showing-the-steady-repeated-actions-in-repetitive-play-common-in-early-childhood-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-plays-with-a-wooden-train-and-simple-toys-showing-the-steady-repeated-actions-in-repetitive-play-common-in-early-childhood-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-plays-with-a-wooden-train-and-simple-toys-showing-the-steady-repeated-actions-in-repetitive-play-common-in-early-childhood-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-plays-with-a-wooden-train-and-simple-toys-showing-the-steady-repeated-actions-in-repetitive-play-common-in-early-childhood-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-plays-with-a-wooden-train-and-simple-toys-showing-the-steady-repeated-actions-in-repetitive-play-common-in-early-childhood-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/A-toddler-plays-with-a-wooden-train-and-simple-toys-showing-the-steady-repeated-actions-in-repetitive-play-common-in-early-childhood.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p>Many toddlers explore repetition as part of learning. Others may show patterns that can benefit from additional support and understanding. What matters most is looking at the bigger picture and observing how your child plays, connects, and grows over time.<\/p><p>En <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\"><strong>ABA Centers of New Jersey<\/strong><\/a>, families can connect with experienced professionals who can help them better understand their child\u2019s development and guide them through the next steps with confidence.<\/p><p>If you have concerns about your child\u2019s behavior or are considering ABA support, we are here for you. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. You don\u2019t have to navigate this process alone.<\/p><p>You can reach out to us by filling out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abacentersnj.com\/es\/contactanos\/\"><strong>formulario de contacto<\/strong><\/a> or calling <a href=\"tel:+18556407888\"><strong>(855) 640-7888<\/strong><\/a> to learn more. If you are in New Jersey, you can find us in Monmouth Junction, Sewell, Edison, Hackensack, Laurel Township, Hoboken, Bridgewater, West Orange, and Freehold.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>. If your toddler lines things up often, you\u2019re not the only parent wondering why. Some behaviors are part of normal development, others need a closer look. 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