Congratulations, Dr. Solomon! Dr. Solomon’s article: “Commentary: Evidence based interventions for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders” has been published in Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care. The commentary article describes evidence for parent implemented models. To read the article’s first page for free and to purchase the full article, click here....
“There is no doubt in our minds that the opening of this facility is a significant one, an event that will change the educational landscape of our country as it serves the many families who will receive treatment here.” – Minister of Education/Deputy Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Shawn Richards. Parents in the...
Autism & Kindergarten Readiness* Richard Solomon, MD Is Jacob Ready for Kindergarten? Jacob Grant (name changed) is five years old with a birthday in December. The family arrives at my developmental and behavioral pediatrics practice for some advice. They live in Michigan. Jacob has had an excellent, comprehensive, and intensive intervention program for the last...
Happy Holidays! The PLAY Project has had a tremendous year, and we are so grateful for you: our fellow autism advocates, supporters, parents, and professionals! You can see some of The PLAY Project’s exciting highlights, including our push for public policy changes to empower parents, Dr. Solomon’s successful trip to China, and important resources for...
My China Trip Richard Solomon, MD November 19, 2018 Chinese culture is changing rapidly with millions moving to the big cities. Hundreds of monolithic apartments, fifty stories high, silhouette the skylines. Construction everywhere. The modern, clean, and architecturally beautiful downtowns I visited are bustling with cars, motorbikes, bicycles, and pedestrians jostling in the streets. The...
The PLAY Project and Dr. Solomon were recently highlighted in the November issue of Northeast Ohio Parent! The article discusses the importance of play and introduces readers to The PLAY Project, Teaching PLAY, and Dr. Solomon. One of Dr. Solomon’s quotes from the article: “‘Research shows young children learn best through play and relationships with...
Halloween for Children with Autism – It May Be a Trick to Have a Treat: PLAY Project Tips to Make Your Halloween Fun! (For ages 10 and under)! Richard Solomon, MD No matter the age – if you have a child with autism, “halloweening” may be a challenge! If you are prepared, you can make...
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...
