Welcome to our new blog post series: PLAY Consultant Highlights! We appreciate the work PLAY Project Home Consultants do so much, and would love for you to get to know these wonderful professionals who work with PLAY Project families across the country (and internationally)! Where are you from and where do you currently live and...
We recently received this photo and the below note from Micah’s father, who so graciously allowed us to share it with you. We are so happy to see Micah’s bright and smiling face and to hear that he is truly living life to the fullest! “This is our son, Micah Martinson, who was diagnosed on...
Dr. Rick recently had the opportunity to attend the Autism Support Group of Genesee County’s annual ‘Walk the Walk for Autism.’ The weather was wonderful, the walk was refreshing, and the turnout in support of those affected by autism was great! In addition to all of the wonderful fellow walkers, families, and kids, Dr. Rick had...
By Onna Solomon, MSW As we enter into the fall season, everyone is gearing up for the new school year. So often, this means a focus on academic testing, and an emphasis on skill-building and performance. Many parents worry about their children’s ability to perform, and many children feel stressed by the academic tasks expected...
In the spirit of the ‘back-to-school’ season, Dr. Solomon would like to share his ‘Seven Habits of Highly Effective Kindergarteners‘ with you. The following is a list of key milestones to consider as your child transitions into a kindergarten setting: 1) Going along with “the gang.” The child is able to move fluidly with the...
