Jokes, Imagination, and Autism Intervention Richard Solomon MD One of my patients with high functioning autism asked me: “What did the kid say when the Statue of Liberty sneezed?” I shrugged. He joked: “God bless America.” Jokes are one of the most sophisticated forms of pretend and imagination. Understanding jokes and being able to tell...
According to a new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), play is so important to a child’s development that pediatricians should write prescriptions for play before the age of two (The Power of Play). Parent implemented models for autism early intervention, such as The PLAY Project, offer an affordable, immediate early intervention...
Ben Gretchko: the 2017 high school graduate and now the successful college student. The Detroit Jewish news recently caught up with Ben Gretchko, a 19-year-old who once journeyed through The PLAY Project. Ben may be recognizable to some; Ben’s high school commencement speech went viral and has over 2 million views. To watch “Graduating with...
