In this video, “The Science of Early Childhood Development,” Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D. of Harvard University discusses the science behind early intervention and the significant influence it has on the social and emotional development of children. Below are some quotes taken from the video that speak to this point. “Healthy development of young children in...
We are so grateful for the opportunity to share what this family has to say about their experience with The P.L.A.Y. Project: How old is your child? Would you mind sharing your child’s story? My son Preston is 4 1/2. We first got involved in The P.L.A.Y. Project a year ago after he was evaluated...
1. It’s empowering! P.L.A.Y. Project 4-day trainings empower professionals to confidently use play as their primary way of interacting with young children with ASD. Through the training and supervision process, professionals learn how to effectively engage children while honoring the child’s intentions and needs. This approach also allows professionals to address a child’s social and...
Although it is nearly impossible to create a comprehensive list of rules that parents can live by while trying to navigate through the world of special needs, there are some tried and true strategies that can have a big impact on both parents and their child. In the below article, Sarita Freedman, PhD outlines 10...
We are continuously updating our map to reflect all new and updated P.L.A.Y. Project providers. Remember that you can type your city, state, or country into the search bar to find the provider nearest to you. If there are no P.L.A.Y. Project providers near you, please check the bottom of this page for some suggestions....
