We are proud to feature one of our Michigan P.L.A.Y. Project families, and are so grateful for their trust and commitment. Below is their story: As our only child’s 2nd birthday approached, we had developed concerns over his limited use of language and his hyperactivity. While trying to educate ourselves as to the reason he wasn’t talking...
Dr. Solomon has been diagnosing and treating children with autism spectrum disorders for more than 25 years. His experience has taught him that every families’ journey to an autism diagnosis is different, as are their reactions to hearing the diagnosis for the first time. In the story Confronting ‘That Autism Thing,’ featured on NPR in 2008,...
One of the things we love most at The P.L.A.Y. Project is hearing from families about their personal experiences with P.L.A.Y. We were thrilled to receive the following link from P.L.A.Y. Project mom, Meg, to a blog post about her family’s experience. Please take a moment to read about how The P.L.A.Y. Project fits into...
It is always so wonderful to hear from families about their experiences with The PLAY Project. Below are stories from two families who recently shared what it has been like to be involved with The PLAY Project: Family 1, child age 4: “Prior to The PLAY Project we were intuitively ‘on the right path’ with...
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...
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...
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...
By Onna Solomon, MSW As we enter into the fall season, everyone is gearing up for the new school year. So often, this means a focus on academic testing, and an emphasis on skill-building and performance. Many parents worry about their children’s ability to perform, and many children feel stressed by the academic tasks expected...
In the spirit of the ‘back-to-school’ season, Dr. Solomon would like to share his ‘Seven Habits of Highly Effective Kindergarteners‘ with you. The following is a list of key milestones to consider as your child transitions into a kindergarten setting: 1) Going along with “the gang.” The child is able to move fluidly with the...
As a continuation of our series about online resources for creative play, here are five more sites with some innovative ideas to spark your imagination (the last site has a link to a good-old-fashioned homemade play dough recipe, including ideas for creative add-ins!): * Autism Speaks: Toys & Games * Autism Games for every Level...
