Level 1 – Foundations of PLAY
Learn the core methods of the PLAY Project model
About this Level:
This is a comprehensive, self-paced online training designed to help parents and professionals learn how to effectively and playfully engage young children with autism. The course is divided into three main tracks that build upon each other—starting with foundational concepts and progressing to real-world case studies and family applications.
- Track 1: Foundations of The PLAY Project
- Learn the core principles and framework of The PLAY Project, including the 7 Circles of PLAY and the research supporting this evidence-based approach. You’ll explore what makes PLAY so powerful for child development and how to bring it into everyday interactions.
- Intensive Case Studies:
- Apply what you’ve learned to real-life examples. You’ll analyze video case studies featuring parent-child interactions to see how PLAY techniques work across different developmental levels.
- Track 2: Applying PLAY in Real-Life Settings (Professionals only)
- This section helps learners connect what they’ve learned to practical use within families and professional practice. You’ll also gain insight into the certification pathway if you wish to continue your PLAY Project journey.
- Track 3: Course Completion
- Finish your training by reflecting on your learning and demonstrating your understanding of the material.
Optional Bonus Content: 1 hour Live Session with Dr. Solomon
Please join Dr. Solomon for a live session to further discuss the PLAY Model, course content, real‑life implementation, and any other questions you may have. Live Session dates & more information provided when you register for this level.
Course Access:
Participants receive 30 days of course access beginning on the date of registration.
Course Instructors and Disclosures (click for bios):
Dr. Richard Solomon receives a salary from The PLAY Project, where he is the Founder and Medical Director. Richard Solomon has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose
Katie Scott, MS, LISW receives a salary from The PLAY Project where she is the Executive Director and Training Director. Katie Scott has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose
Learning Objectives – After this level participants will be able to:
– Explain the 7 Circles of PLAY and how they relate to the PLAY Autism Intervention Program when working with children with ASD
– Define intensive autism intervention, including interventions that are categorized as play-based, developmental, and behavioral
– Identify techniques that help improve language, social skills, behavior, development, and play skills of children with autism
– Describe Greenspan’s 6 Functional Developmental Levels (FDLs) and how they relate to The PLAY Project Autism Intervention
– Identify the behaviors and symptoms of children who have sensory processing challenges
– Describe how a child’s unique profile is created and develop a plan to improve the child’s social interactions based on this profile
– Identify developmental progress and PLAY Project methods & techniques through the review of video case studies
Content Disclosure:
This training will focus exclusively on The PLAY Project Model of Early Intervention and Parent Coaching and will not include information on other similar or related models of Early Intervention or Parent Coaching.
Who will benefit:
Anyone connected to a child with autism or other developmental differences!
- Parents of children with autism
- Administrators and policy makers involved with autism services
- Behavioral health providers
- Early intervention and/or child development professionals
- Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Course time:
Approximately 7.5 hours
Cost:
$345 for Professionals | $195 for Families
Families please use coupon code: L1Parent195 at checkout
Requirements for Satisfactory Course Completion:
Participants will be required to:
-Complete all online modules of the course
-Complete the course learning assessment with a minimum score of 80% or higher. Multiple retakes are allowed.
-Submit the course evaluation survey linked within the course.
Continuing Education
Level 1 – Foundations of PLAY Course is approved for ASHA CEUs, AOTA CEUs and Illinois Early Intervention Credits approval pending.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Requests for course cancellation or refunds may be submitted only by users who have completed less than 50% of the course at the time the request is made. Course progress is verified through the learning platform’s tracking system
How Refunds Work
- Refund requests must be submitted in writing to our support team at info@playproject.org
- Once approved, refunds will be issued to the original form of payment.
- Refunds are not available once a learner has progressed beyond 50% of the course.
Non‑Refundable Situations
- Requests made after completing 50% or more of the course.
- Requests submitted after the course access period has expired.
Course Access After Refund
If a refund is granted, the learner’s access to all course materials will be revoked immediately.
Accommodations Policy
The PLAY Project will accommodate reasonable requests if possible. Accommodations can be made by emailing events@playproject.org prior to registering for an online course.
To ensure timely support, we encourage attendees to submit accommodations requests as early as possible. Please note: it might take us up to 14 days to implement a requested accommodation and all accommodations cannot be guaranteed.
For additional policies and information, please visit our Policy Center. For any technical support, please visit our Help Center
FAQ’s
This online course take about 7.5 hours to complete
Yes. All modules can be completed on your own schedule within 30 days of purchase.
No, this level is open to all who wish to learn our model.
This course is presented in pre-recorded modules including video and slide presentations, interactive quizzes, games, and case study analysis.
Yes. A certificate of completion will be available to download once the course has been completed.
For any technical issues, please visit our Help Center or email us at help@playproject.org
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Requests for course cancellation or refunds may be submitted only by users who have completed less than 50% of the course at the time the request is made. Course progress is verified through the learning platform’s tracking system
How Refunds Work
- Refund requests must be submitted in writing to our support team at info@playproject.org
- Once approved, refunds will be issued to the original form of payment.
- Refunds are not available once a learner has progressed beyond 50% of the course.
Non‑Refundable Situations
- Requests made after completing 50% or more of the course.
- Requests submitted after the course access period has expired.
Course Access After Refund
If a refund is granted, the learner’s access to all course materials will be revoked immediately.