Register here for Early Bird rates: 2-Day Professional Conference
The PLAY Project 2-Day Professional Conference
Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18
in Ann Arbor, MI
Conference description:
Join us for the first 2 days of our agency training to go beyond an introduction to PLAY. The conference includes in-depth analysis of PLAY and DIR methods, using video case studies, small group discussion, and expert assessment by Dr. Solomon and team. This training is for professionals, and has limited enrollment.
Unlike the 4-day training, which is meant for professionals interested in becoming PLAY Home Consultants, the 2-day professional conference is for professionals who want to learn developmental, play-based approaches in order to incorporate them into their current professional practice.
Learning Objectives:
This conference can be used to introduce participants to or deepen more experienced participants’ knowledge of The PLAY Project and Greenspan’s DIR model. After this workshop participants will be able to:
- Articulate the theory of Floortime/DIR and differentiate developmental interventions from behavioral interventions
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the P.L.A.Y. Project Model including the principles, methods, and techniques
- Describe the basic skills within each of Greenspan’s 6 Functional Developmental Levels (FDLs)
- Identify basic behaviors and symptoms of children with sensory processing issues
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze video case studies using the P.L.A.Y. Project’s Skill Sequence with moderate guidance
- Identify basic solutions to issues regarding family dynamics, professional boundaries, and child’s diagnosis
- Explain the role of the P.L.A.Y. Project Home Consultant and determine possible settings for delivery of the P.L.A.Y. Project model
Continued Education:
Certificates of attendance will be issued to all participants at the completion of the course. Participants are required to attend the entire program and complete a seminar evaluation. Amended certificates will be issued if you are unable to attend the entire program.
Speech-Language Pathologists:
ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures. This 2 day course is offered for up to 1.25 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area).
Occupational Therapists/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants:
OPL is approved by the AOTA to provide continuing education. This 2 day conference is offered for AOTA 1.25 CEU’s. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process.
Social Workers:
This 2 day conference is offered for 1.25 NASW CEUs.
Michigan Educators:
This 2 day conference is offered for 1.25 State Board Continued Education Units.
Other Professions:
This workshop meets the requirements for 12.5 contact hours of continuing education as required by many state and national organizations.
Who should attend:
Education professionals and paraprofessionals, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Case Managers, Social Workers,
Medical Professionals.
Conference hours:
Check-in is at 9:30am. The conference begins at 10:00am and adjourns at 4:30pm each day.
Conference Agenda:
Friday, May 17
9:30 – 10:00am: Check-in
10:00 – 11am: Overview of the Model
11:00 – Noon: Watch & Learn, DIR Levels 1-2
Noon – 1pm: Lunch (provided)
1:00 – 4:30:Watch & Learn, DIR Levels 3-4
Saturday, May 18
10:00 – Noon: Watch & Learn, DIR Levels 5-6
Noon – 1pm: Lunch (provided)
1:00 – 3:00: Watch & Learn wrap-up
3:00 – 4:30: Family Issues
Registration includes:
- Course handouts
- Certificate of attendance
- CEUs (see list of professionals above)
- Lunch
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Cancellation Policy: If a participant needs to cancel their registration, a written (fax,email) cancellation notification must be received no later than 2 weeks prior to the event, less a $25.00 administrative fee. Substitute attendees are permitted at any time. Please understand that if you register and do not attend, you are still liable for full payment.