$Effective Parent Coaching\/Training With The PLAY Project$

Learn about the P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project, an autism intervention program.
About this Event

Effective Parent Coaching/Training With The PLAY Project Autism Intervention Model

Date: May 6, 2025 (7-8:15PM EST)
Speaker: Dr. Rick Solomon
Hosted by: Dr. Scott Mesh
Format: Online Webinar

- Join for FREE: get a Certificate of Attendance at the end.

- CE Certificate/CEUs $9
○ 1.0 CTLE CE Hours (CE Certificate)
○ 1.0 NYSED SW CE Hours (CE Certificate)
○ 0.1 ASHA CE Credits (pending)

REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN CE Certificate/CEUs:
○ You MUST attend the webinar from start to finish
○ You MUST fill out the attendance form (will be sent via email)
○ You MUST PASS (75% pass rate) the QUIZ (For ASHA)
○ You MUST answer & submit the evaluation form after the webinar (will be sent via email)

Failure to fulfill requirements may result in delays receiving your certificate/credits, or in some cases, non-receipt of your certificate/credits.

Webinar Description:
The P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project is an autism intervention program that is an evidence-base and parent-implemented. P.L.A.Y. uses a developmental and relationship-based approach to helping young children (18months to 6 years old) with autism spectrum disorders improve in their development, social interaction and autism severity. In PLAY, trained PLAY Project Consultants (PPC) coach parents to be sensitive and responsive in a way that is fun and effectively engages the child to help the child make progress in his or her functional/social development.
The presenter will: 1.) Describe the clinical model using video case studies 2.) Summarize the published research for PLAY based on a large NIMH funded randomized controlled trial; and 3.) Describe PLAY Project's statewide dissemination in the USA.

Objectives:
The participants will be able to…
1. Describe the characteristics of parent-mediated interventions
2. Describe the key clinical aspects of the PLAY Project Autism Intervention model.
3. Summarize the findings the PLAY Project NIH research study
4. Discuss the implications of the model for broad dissemination.

Speaker's Bio
Over the last 25 years, Richard Solomon M.D. served as the Medical Director of The Ann Arbor Center for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Dr. Rick, the ‘fun doctor’, is a nationally and internationally recognized expert and speaker in the field of autism science and intervention. He is the founder of The PLAY Project (www.playproject.org), an evidence-based, parent implemented autism intervention model that trains parents and professionals using a developmental, relationship-based, and playful approach. His books, Autism: The Potential Within and The PLAY Project Parent Guide, describe his clinical approach to helping young autistic children. Dr. Solomon has dozens of publications in scientific journals and his career includes fellowships and faculty positions in pediatrics, editorial peer reviewer for pediatric journals, and numerous volunteer positions with nonprofit boards and state appointed committees. He is married, has two adult children, and four grandchildren.

Host's Bio
Dr. Mesh is a clinical psychologist and the co-author of the book “Early Childhood Assessment: A Practical Guide to Psychological and Developmental Evaluations in the Early Intervention Program.” He has worked with families for over 30 years. Dr. Mesh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Los Niños Services, an award-winning Early Childhood Special Education program in New York City, and the Founder of Young Child Learning which provides professional development to teachers and all professionals working with young children. He consults with professionals and parents on the challenges they face in helping young children achieve their full potential. Dr. Mesh is the author of upcoming book Tapas: Tasty Inspirational Poems(www.inspire.nyc).

Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel within 30 days before the event, the registration fee is not refundable. However, you will receive a credit for the registration fee which can be applied to another Young Child Learning event within the following 12 months. The processing fee is non-refundable.

Special Accommodations or Requests.
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This webinar is presented by Young Child Learning & sponsored by Los Niños Services.

About Young Child Learning
Young Child Learning (YCL) organizes Early Childhood Webinars. The mission of YCL is to help all early childhood professionals learn, grow, and help young children get a good start in life and achieve their full potential. YCL carries on the tradition of the Young Child Expo and Conference.

About Los Niños Services
Los Niños Services is an award-winning multilingual agency that has been serving young children with developmental delays and autism for 25 years. Los Niños is one of the leading early chilhood special education providers in NYC and surrounding communities. Los Niños serves all children and families from all communities providing services such as the Early Intervention Program, Preschool Special Education, & Private Services/ABA Private Insurance Services.

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