PLAY Project is an evidence-based, home coaching model for families interested in progressing their abilities to engage and progress their Autistic child. The goal is to help parents become their child’s best play partner in order to gain developmental play skills they may be lacking!
Once a family learns the principles, methods, techniques and activities of the PLAY project they can make every interaction throughout the day a good interaction – making this an INTENSIVE intervention!
Service Details:
1) PLAY Project
COST: $400/month with a 6 month commitment
An intensive, in-home program implemented on evidence-based research with a trained and certified PLAY consultant. The purpose of this program is to teach parents to be the best play partner possible with their child to increase engagement, social communication, and participation as they get ready for school. (See Information Sheet for Parents and the PLAY project website for more details)
Includes:
- Evidence based Parent Guide
- Three hours of home visits/month with support in between via phone/email/text/zoom conversations. Visits are different from traditional therapies due to the following:
- Video reviews: includes a deep dive analysis from reviewing clips of sessions to really get a look at what is working and what is needed during PLAY.
- A detailed PLAY Plan: this includes a sensory motor profile, techniques and activities that will work specifically for your child for maximum engagement, along with explanations that are relative to where your child is currently functioning.
**NOTE: this program is an intensive-evidence based program that entails the PLAY consultant to spend 3-4 hours of work per month specifically on the analysis and review that is found within the PLAY plan. Therapists are trained to really look into the child’s overall functioning with all areas considered to maximize potential.
2) Developmental Therapy Home Visits with use of PLAY strategies/approach
Cost: $60 per session
Includes:
- Monthly to weekly 50 minute sessions (determined by need, availability and scheduling)
- Direct service provided to your child with strategies, suggestions, and activities recommended to continue growth of functional developmental skills.
3) Building Foundational Skills Program (a hybrid model using PLAY project strategies)
Cost of Program: $500
Program description:
Regulation, engagement and attention are the building blocks necessary for learning. “Building Foundational Skills” is an 8 week intensive course designed to help parents better understand their child’s ASD diagnosis, learn how to immediately start helping the child improve self-regulation to gain attention, and play at the right level to be able to build meaningful interactions with their child!
Includes:
- Written home program and videos to gain knowledge about these topics
- 8 weeks of sessions to be completed in 3 months from start date
- 6 in person visit, 50 minute sessions & 2 televisits to review progress and discuss focus
**This is a great option for families not fully ready to commit to PLAY project, but who want guidance on where to focus with their child to help them progress with their developmental play skills!
If you are considering PLAY Project for your child, but aren’t quite sure…start with a PLAY Project Evaluation. Contact Us to schedule!