30 Oct2012October 30, 2012
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Testimonials from the Ann Arbor 4-Day Agency Training

The PLAY Project’s annual fall Agency Training in Ann Arbor took place on October 25 – 28, and we are so pleased to say we have added 22 new wonderful home consultants to our international network of providers.  A diverse group of pediatric professionals from several states and Canada joined us for our last training...

29 Oct2012October 29, 2012
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Autism Early Intervention Can Help Regulate Brain Activity In Kids

From a study recently published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: “For the first time, parents and practitioners have evidence that early intervention can alter the course of brain and behavioral development in young children.  It is crucial that all children with autism have access to early intervention which...

22 Oct2012October 22, 2012
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Happy Halloween! Trick-or-Treating Tips

Ashley Case, OTR/L Halloween is something that most kids look forward to. It is a time for costumes and candy, role playing and pretend. . . and more candy! Consequently, it can also be a time for sensory overload. In an effort to help parents reduce their child’s stress and ensure fun during Halloween, we...

17 Oct2012October 17, 2012
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PLAY Consultant Highlight: Sherry Waters

Where are you from and where do you currently live and work? I am originally from Hope Mills, NC. I have been in Wilmington, NC, on the coast, for 21 years. I moved to Wilmington to attend college and never left! How long have you been working with children [on the spectrum]? I have worked...

12 Oct2012October 12, 2012
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Online Resources for Creative Play

As we head into the weekend, here are some great websites with innovative ideas for creative, sensory, and fun activities to keep you and your child engaged and playing!  See our two previous posts on this topic here and here for more great ideas. Home Activities for Children with Sensory Processing Disorders Activities for Toddlers...

08 Oct2012October 8, 2012
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PLAY Consultant Highlight: Lori Ann Madhok

Where are you from and where do you currently live and work? I was born and raised in Hanover, MD, outside of Baltimore. I live in the Brookeville, MD area, about mid-way between Baltimore and Washington DC. I am the founder and Executive Director of Out Came the Sun Foundation, Inc., which provides developmental therapy...