The PLAY Project was founded in 2001 by Richard Solomon, MD, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Solomon developed this program in response to the need for evidenced-based intensive early intervention for children with autism plus the desire to support the development of joyous relationships between children and their caregivers. The PLAY Project i
s available in close to 30 states and 9 countries (and counting!)
The PLAY Project recently completed a three‐year multi‐site randomized controlled trial which showed improvements in both parent‐child interaction and autism diagnosis. This large scale study focused on the impact of our autism intervention: a parent-mediated play and relationship focused program
Significant improvements in:
caregiver/parent and child interaction
social interaction of children with autism
social-emotional development of children with autism
autism symptomology
Secondary outcomes:
Improved parent stress and depression; and
PLAY Project consultant fidelity. For more information, contact us at 734-585-5333 or [email protected].
