May 4th Advanced Conference 9:30am -3:30pm
$95 Early Bird Pricing until April 1st!
Richard Solomon, MD, founder of The PLAY Project, believes every young child with autism should have access to life-changing early intervention, by empowering their parents or caregivers. The PLAY Project strives to create a world where all children with autism receive early intervention services and parents choose the best treatment options for their child.
PLAY Project Advanced Workshop Details
Join us for our Advanced Conference ~ Expanding Possibilities to Learn from Mr. Rogers and Help ‘The Out of Sync Child’ Get ‘In Sync’ and much more!
PLAY Project Advanced Workshop Details
Main Session:
Autism: 10 Lessons for the Course of Life
Richard Solomon, MD, Founder and Medical Director of The PLAY Project
Description: For over 25 years, Dr. Rick Solomon, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, has witnessed the course of life for children and adolescents with autism and their families. In this talk, Dr. Rick will share the 10 most important life lessons that he has learned from his families that help the person with autism reach their full potential and live a meaningful life as they age.
Morning Session Option #1 – Hedda Sharapan
What We Can Learn From Fred Rogers About Relationships, Make Believe and Feelings
Hedda Sharapan, M.S. Child Development, Senior Fellow, Fred Rogers Center, Child Development Consultant, Fred Rogers Productions
Description: Join us in exploring the timeless messages of Fred Rogers through treasured video clips from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood that can help us reflect on the three key elements of the PLAY Project.
Morning Session Option #2: Sheryl Rosin
Will My Child With Autism Ever Talk? Helping My Child Climb The Language Mountain
Sheryl Rosin, PhD., CCC-SLP, PLAY Project Consultant & Master Trainer
Description: It is estimated that about 40% of children with ASD are nonverbal leading to one of the most frequently asked questions from parents “Will my child ever speak?” For many families of children with ASD, having their child learn to talk is their primary goal. Thus, it is our job to appropriately answer this question based on research and to assist using an evidence-based taxonomy and intervention practice. In this session, language development in children with ASD will be examined and explained using a developmental framework. A summary of a discussion with parents during a clinic visit with their child with ASD will be presented.
Parent & Family Panel
Listen as past and present PLAY families (and kids!) share their stories and experiences.
Main Session: Carol Stock Kranowitz
The In-Sync Child: Fun and Functional Sensory-motor Activities
Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A., Author
Sensory processing differences affect all “out-of-sync” kids with ASD. Getting them moving with “In-Sync” activities will expand the possibilities of joining in and relating to their world!
Learning Objectives:
1) Review sensory processing differences that cause difficulties with self-regulation, motor coordination, and relationships.
2) Consider introducing movement experiences to enhance children’s sensory processing, perceptual-motor skills, vision, listening, emotional security, and playfulness.
3) Learn some simple “In-Sync” movement activities that expand the possibilities of children’s joyful participation in their daily lives
Payment and special rates
Please contact events@playproject.org for:
– Discounts on group rates
– Any additional questions
Click here to change this text