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SUMMARY:Advanced Course
DESCRIPTION:Through playful\, engaging case study analysis\, Dr. Rick teaches how to accurately profile a child’s development and unlock the KEY strategies to help a child make developmental progress and have fun!\n  \nHelping children on the autism spectrum by diving deeper into their unique developmental profile. Our Advanced Course builds on The PLAY Project’s introductory and intensive workshops.  It gives an in-depth and detailed way for parents and professionals to become skilled at profiling the child’s development using The PLAY Project’s systematic approach. This ability to profile a child’s development with precision is at the core of our entire model.  This course is the second step in pursuing the Certified PLAY Project and Teaching PLAY Consultant credential. \nContact info@playproject.org for group rates. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Course: \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDive Deeper In Our Model\n\nGain deeper knowledge of children’s unique developmental profile using the PLAY approach and the 7 Circles of PLAY framework  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGain Skills\n\nCreate an official written ‘PLAY Project Child Profile Form’ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnalyze Cases\n\nThe course consists of case studies\, video analysis of parent and child interaction\, interactive activities\, and a live session that answer your questions about how to accurately profile a child’s development and unlock the KEY strategies to help a child make developmental progress and have fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nImportant Dates:\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Dates\n\n Opens: July 9th\, 2025 \nCloses: July 23rd\, 2025  \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Session \n\nTuesday\, July 22nd | 12pm-1pm EST \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDr. Richard Solomon; PLAY Project Founder & Medical Director\, employed by\nThe PLAY Project\n\nDisclosure: Receives payment for his presentations.\nRelevant Non-Financial Relationships:\nDr. Richard Solomon has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nAccurately profile a child’s development assessing the child’s Comfort Zone Activities\, Sensory-Motor Profile\, and Functional Developmental Levels & Capacities\nList and describe in detail at least 3 key PLAY Project methods or techniques that caregivers can use to help the child make progress toward their full potential\nCreate an official written ‘PLAY Project Child Profile Form’\n\nWho will benefit:\nEarly intervention and/or child development professionals (SLP\, OT\, M.Ed.\, MSW)\, behavioral health providers\, parents of children with autism\, administrators and policy makers involved with autism services. \nCourse time:\nApproximately 3 hours + 1 hour Live Session \nCost $295 for Professionals | $195 for Families \nParent Coupon Code: ACParent195 \nPrerequisite requirements: Intensive Workshops (2-day Live or Livestream Workshop or PLAY Intensive Workshop Online.)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore Our Courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Registration-Now Closed\n\n\n\nNew to PLAY Project Learning?\n\nClick for detailed instructions\non how to access our courses \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Advanced Course has approximately 4 hours of content to be completed asynchronously and has one live session to answer your questions in person. Instead of having to attend one full day of training\, missing work\, and/or planning for childcare\, learners can take the course when it is convenient for them over a two-week time span! \n*Live session attendance required for CEUs. \n.4 ASHA CEUs/4 Contact Hours \n.4 AOTA CEUs/4 Contact Hours \n*Category 1: OT Service Delivery\, Category 2: Professional Issues \nCertificates of attendance for the PLAY Advanced Course will be issued to participants who complete all post course requirements\, including a survey and post-test. \nPlease see the course syllabus for specific requirements for obtaining CEUs – including live session attendance. \nThe PLAY Project offers ASHA\, and AOTA CEUs to U.S. SLPs and OTs for the PLAY Advanced Course (hosted by PLAY HQ). The PLAY Project offers additional CEUs upon request for private workshops hosted by PLAY HQ. *Please note: CEU offerings may differ for courses offered by Licensed PLAY Project organizations. \n \n \nCancellation policy: We are unable to offer a refund if a trainee cancels less than a week before the event start date but another registrant can be substituted in their place. The PLAY Project can cancel an event up to 2 weeks before the start date. In this situation all registrants will be notified via email and refunded their money to their original form of payment. \nSpecial Needs Policy: The PLAY Project will accommodate reasonable requests if possible. Accommodations can be requested via emailing events@playproject.org. \nFor any technical difficulties in accessing or viewing the course\, please email help@playproject.org
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Dr. Rick! 10 Lessons for the Course of Life + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Dr. Rick! 10 Lessons for the Course of Life + Q&A\n \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\n\nAutism: 10 Lessons for the Course of Life + Q&A with Dr. Rick Solomon \nJoin us for an insightful online event where Dr. Rick Solomon will share 10 valuable lessons for navigating life with autism. Gain practical tips and strategies to support individuals on the autism spectrum. Stick around for a Q&A session with Dr. Solomon to get your burning questions answered. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from a renowned expert in the field of autism. \nDr. Rick Solomon is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician with over 25 years of experience working with children\, and their families\, who have behavioral and developmental conditions. Dr. Solomon has cared for many autistic children and their families over the course of their lives. Learn more about Dr. Solomon here! \nAll proceeds from this event will go to Open Up\, a non-proift organization located in Pittsburgh\, PA. The mission of Open up is to teach mindfulness tools through movement and art practices that center people living with disabilities. Their programs are open to all who identify as having a disability and those who do not. They are for everyone. \nAbout Open Up \nFor the past 10 years\, Open Up has created inclusive\, welcoming spaces where people of all abilities—and the caregivers who support them—can connect\, move\, and access tools for well-being. Programs include free community classes\, professional development workshops\, summer camp and yoga club\, and school-based programming that centers people with disabilities while remaining open to all. \nOpen Up has also expanded access beyond Pittsburgh through live virtual yoga and improv classes\, an accessible YouTube library\, and a national podcast\, ensuring that individuals and families across the country can participate in this work. \nDue to recent shifts in federal funding priorities\, Open Up is now in an emergency state due to facing a significant funding gap. In response\, the organization has launched a GoFundMe campaign to sustain its programming during this critical time. Donations will directly support: \n\nFree\, inclusive wellness classes\nSupport for caregivers and families\nFair pay for teaching artists and staff\nOngoing national and virtual programming\n\nThis moment is urgent. Contributions help ensure that Open Up can continue removing barriers to wellness and building a world where people with disabilities are seen\, supported\, and empowered to thrive. \n“Please donate what you can to support this wonderful program!” –Dr. Rick \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register Here!
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SUMMARY:Autism: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Kindergarteners
DESCRIPTION:Autism: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Kindergarteners\n \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we explore the 7 habits that can help kindergarteners with autism thrive in their daily lives. This event is perfect for parents\, educators\, and anyone interested in supporting children with autism. \nDiscover practical tips\, strategies\, and resources to create a nurturing environment for kindergarteners with autism. Let’s learn and grow together to make a positive impact on these young minds! \nDr. Rick Solomon is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician with over 25 years of experience working with children\, and their families\, who have behavioral and developmental conditions. Dr. Solomon has cared for many autistic children and their families over the course of their lives. Learn more about Dr. Solomon here! \nAll proceeds from this event will go to Open Up\, a non-proift organization located in Pittsburgh\, PA. The mission of Open up is to teach mindfulness tools through movement and art practices that center people living with disabilities. Their programs are open to all who identify as having a disability and those who do not. They are for everyone. \nAbout Open Up \nFor the past 10 years\, Open Up has created inclusive\, welcoming spaces where people of all abilities—and the caregivers who support them—can connect\, move\, and access tools for well-being. Programs include free community classes\, professional development workshops\, summer camp and yoga club\, and school-based programming that centers people with disabilities while remaining open to all. \nOpen Up has also expanded access beyond Pittsburgh through live virtual yoga and improv classes\, an accessible YouTube library\, and a national podcast\, ensuring that individuals and families across the country can participate in this work. \nDue to recent shifts in federal funding priorities\, Open Up is now in an emergency state due to facing a significant funding gap. In response\, the organization has launched a GoFundMe campaign to sustain its programming during this critical time. Donations will directly support: \n\nFree\, inclusive wellness classes\nSupport for caregivers and families\nFair pay for teaching artists and staff\nOngoing national and virtual programming\n\nThis moment is urgent. Contributions help ensure that Open Up can continue removing barriers to wellness and building a world where people with disabilities are seen\, supported\, and empowered to thrive. \n“Please donate what you can to support this wonderful program!” –Dr. Rick \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register Here!
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