Below are just a few quotes on the importance of play in childhood. Play has long been recognized/quoted as an important aspect of childhood growth and development and we couldn’t agree more! Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity. ~Kay Redfield Jamison Contemporary American professor...
By Ashley Case, OTR/L It’s that time of year again! It’s time for shopping, gift-giving, donating, and accepting gifts. With as much joy as this time of the year brings, there also seems to be an equal amount of uncertainty. The question on every parent, grandparent or family members’ mind is: what kinds of toys...
By Onna Solomon, MSW As a PLAY Project Home Consultant, one of my primary goals is to form a partnership with parents that grows out of trust, respect, and good communication. I learn so much from each family I work with, and I can only hope that I repay their wisdom with the expertise and...
Where are you from and where do you currently live and work? Hi, my name is Audrey Pierce-Seeley and I was born and raised in Billings, Montana. I now live in Missoula, Montana and offer the P.L.A.Y. Project intervention along with other services for children and families with autism for Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
