Written by Richard Solomon, MD For the longest time I wondered why so many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) loved trains and wheels as their favorite ‘special interests’. When I finally figured it out, I not only answered my question but learned something fundamental about human nature. Let me start by telling you about the...
PLAY Project research is included in The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Clinical Report “Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.” The report recommends parent training models as an early intervention approach! Click here to access the article.
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....
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...
By: Sheryl Rosin Ph.D.,CCC-SLP; P.L.A.Y. Project Home Consultant Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33314 Approximately 25% of children with ASD are nonverbal. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supports provide the child with a way to express his or her wants and needs, engage socially, and communicate more effectively. The use of AAC during P.L.A.Y....
The following article by Dr. Solomon was recently published in The Toledo Blade: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), characterized by delays in language, problems with social interaction and dominating, stereotyped behaviors and interests, have been increasing at a dramatic rate of 15% per year every year for the last 20 years! ASDs now affect 1 out...
