Overview for Administrators | The PLAY Project

Have a waiting list for autism services?

Consider the PLAY Project.

Get children into evidenced-based services immediately and complement other services including ABA.

PLAY Project is an evidenced-based autism intervention option for:

organizations
health care centers
community mental health systems
early intervention systems
governmental systems
private practice
individuals

Our program is successfully implemented across the US, Canada, and abroad.

Ohio has been using PLAY Project as their primary intervention through their birth to three early intervention services program for 4+ years.

Click here for a letter of recommendation from Director Martin, Head of Early Intervention for Ohio and well experienced with PLAY Project

The challenges of the Administrator

Standardization of autism services

We know that as an administrator, you must carefully consider professional development options for your staff.

The PLAY Project provides a programming framework for organizations looking to standardize service delivery for children with autism. When all professionals learn and use PLAY Project techniques, the child receives more intensive intervention and generalization is more likely. Once we train professionals in the model, they are able to implement the principles, techniques, and methods immediately. When used as a parent-mediated model, trained professionals coach and model for parents so they can become an active partner in the early intervention process. As a result, parents are then able to work more effectively with their young children with autism. The PLAY Project methods and techniques address social interaction, a core deficit of autism. The program also helps resolve autism symptoms of self-isolation; language delay and impaired communication; repetitive behaviors; and disruptive behaviors.

The PLAY Project is an affordable option for autism service providers and for families.

We invite administrators to join us at training free of charge. More more information, contact us at 734-585-5333 x207.

Reimbursement

Medicaid and Insurance Billing: PLAY Project services are reimbursable.Community Mental Health organizations in Michigan, Minnesota, and other states are presently billing Medicaid for PLAY Project services. State early intervention programs in Ohio, Utah, Kentucky, and Washington, DC are implementing the PLAY Project through their existing program and reimbursement model. Behavior training and Behavior management services are an example description for the PLAY Project treatment. Licensed professionals in speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy also use the PLAY Project in autism treatment plans.

Standard Training Overview

Standard Intensive Workshop is typically presented in 2 days. Our next training is October 21-22 in Chicago, IL.
We are happy to develop custom workshops based on the needs and interests of individuals and groups.
We use a blended approach to training and follow best practices in adult learning so that trainees can gain practical skills that they can apply immediately in their jobs.
At our training events, trainees learn by watching and discussing case study videos; practicing PLAY Project methods, principles, and techniques; and learning how to create a unique profile for children with autism based on their individual characteristics, sensory profile, and functional developmental level.
Trainees develop their ability to help children with autism by supporting the child’s skill development and reducing the child’s unwanted behavior.
We offer group rates.
Applicable for all staff who work with children with autism: paraprofessionals, assistants,speech, OT, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, and more.

Certification Track

Organizations and professionals find that certification in the PLAY Project gives them the opportunity to offer a comprehensive, evidenced-based early intervention option for children with autism and their families. Our certification training program includes in-person training and an ongoing distance supervision. Our next training is October 21-22 in Chicago, IL.

Certified PLAY Project consultants are master’s-level professionals who deliver services with children and by coaching and modelling PLAY Project principles, methods, and techniques for primary caregivers.

Certified PLAY Project Consultants have mastered the following:

The PLAY Project Model (Researched published 2007 & pending in 2014)
The 7 Circles of the PLAY Project
Process of video analysis and video review report writing
The evidenced-based principles, methods, and techniques of the PLAY Project Intervention
Use of the following assessments: FEAS, CARS, Greenspan Social & Emotional Growth Chart and REEL
Process of coaching families and providing oral and written feedback that meets standards for intensive autism early intervention

Click here for details about the certification training.

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Together, we can change the course of life for children with autism.