 This one-day workshop uses lecture and videotape case examples to help participants learn techniques and methods for teaching social skills and improving behavior for children with high-functioning autism. The P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project was designed to provide play-based, individualized interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorders in their home. This workshop focuses on the DIR Model (Developmental-Individualized-Relationship-based) also known as “Floortime,” based on the developmental theories of Stanley Greenspan, MD.
 Occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, social workers, medical professionals,
education professionals, and family members of children with autism spectrum disorders.
 : At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
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• Explain higher-level functional developmental levels using the DIR framework of Stanley Greenspan, MD.
• Implement methods to help children with high functioning autism improve social skills through the use of social stories, play dates and behavioral analysis of social deficits.
• Describe the use of medication for inattention/restlessness, anxiety, and out of control behavior. |
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7:30 - 8:00 Registration/Check-In
8:00 - 9:00 P.L.A.Y. Project Level I Overview
9:00 - 9:15 Break
9:15 -10:00 Lecture on higher-level functional developmental levels using DIR framework
10:00 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 12:00 Lecture (Continued)
12:00 - 1:00Lunch (Will be provided)
1:00 -3:00 Break Methods to help children with high functioning autism
improve social skills. Characteristic of a supportive
educational program for elementary children with ASD.
3:00 - 3:15 Break
3:15 - 4:45 Techniques to help children with ASD to problem solve,
control impulses and improve behavior.
4:45 - 5:00
Wrap-up and Evaluation |
Richard Solomon, MD, Medical Director of Ann Arbor Center for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics; DIR
Certified Faculty by the Interdisciplinary Council on
Developmental and Learning Disorders; Adjunct
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Michigan,
Medical Director of The P.L.A.Y. Project. Richard
Solomon, MD. has been diagnosing and treating
children with autism spectrum disorders for over 15
years.
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 The P.L.A.Y. Project is a community based, early intervention program for young children with ASD and their families. The P.L.A.Y. Project was started in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is now being offered by more than 30 agencies in twelve states. For more information about the DIR Model visit www.icdl.com or www.floortimefoundation.org. Fore more information about The P.L.A.Y. Project, visit www.playproject.orgor email at office@aacenter.org
Questions: Please call the Abilities Center 248.926.0909 or visit www.abilitiescenter.com
FEE: Parents $95 per person • Professionals: $150 per person
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