Written by Richard Solomon, MD Part 2: Last week I explained why holidays can be so hard for children on the autism spectrum and I discussed the importance of “Planning for the Worst” (see last week’s post here). #2. Keep the micro environment familiar and rewarding. Create a familiar “micro-environment,” a protective bubble, around your...
Meghan Griesemer – Columbus, Ohio (Finn’s Mom!) PLAY Project Parent since March 2015 I got my miracle, my happy ever after, and I am eternally grateful. I HAVE MY SON BACK! And he is the most wonderful little boy—he’s more wonderful that any little boy I could have imagined. And I appreciate every moment because all...
Written by Richard Solomon, MD Part 1: Children with autism are neurologically wired to “keep the world the same,” so the holiday season with all of its changes and transitions can be a challenge for the children and their families. When you realize what a child with autism must deal with during the holidays—change of...
The PLAY Project’s Online Certification Course, in partnership with HT2 Labs, won the ‘Best Blended Learning Solution – Non-Vendor’ award on November 10th at DevLearn 2016’s DemoFest in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ‘Best Blended Learning Solution – Non-Vendor’ recognized the the best blend of both technology and classroom learning out of roughly 100 submissions. In...
By Richard Solomon, MD & Onna Solomon, LMSW Why is pretend play so important and how does it lead to social skills in children with autism? Here is the logic: 1) Pretend play engages the child’s imagination. 2) Imagination is the key to empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person....
