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This professional development opportunity helps you help children with autism by gaining practical skills in applying and learning the PLAY Project early autism intervention model. This interactive group learning experience is facilitated by Richard Solomon, MD, autism expert and developmental and behavioral pediatrician and the PLAY Project Team. The workshop consists of case studies, video analysis of parent and child interaction, and group activities that develop your skills in play-based, developmental and behavioral techniques for engaging children with autism and other developmental delays.
Learning Objectives:
After this workshop, participants will be able to:
Explain the core components of the PLAY Project intervention.
Describe the components of an intensive autism intervention including interventions that are categorized as play-based, developmental, and behavioral.
Implement methods that help children with autism (1) increase their social interaction skills and (2) develop a joyous relationship with their caregivers and other adults.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the PLAY Project Model (including the principles, methods, and techniques) and begin helping children with autism and their caregivers immediately.
Develop a description of the Greenspan 6 Functional Developmental Levels (FDLs) and how they relate to the PLAY Project.
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 interaction based on the profile.
Demonstrate the ability to identify developmental progress and PLAY Project methods and techniques through the review of video case studies.
Explain the 7 Circles of PLAY and how they related to the PLAY Project Early Intervention Program.
Identify and address example challenges of parents of children such as family dynamics, professional boundaries, and child’s diagnosis of ASD
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