Why Floortime and The PLAY Project really work: video and York University Autism study

April 10, 2012

Want to know why DIR®/Floortime™ and The PLAY Project really work? Want to see what I do with families all day? This is a great piece that looks in-depth at a study at York University about how to engage and play with children with autism!

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The PLAY Project: Autism and PLAY Video

April 10, 2012

The PLAY Project has a new Youtube channel! This is a great video about what to expect from a PLAY Project Home Consultation visit. It has some great tips about how to play with your child with autism and increase social interaction!

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Autism and April

April 3, 2012

During the month of April, the media is full of autism news and sometimes distant relatives and friends reach out with empathy and new understanding. Puzzle piece ribbons adorn cars, t-shirts and store windows. It is Autism Awareness Month and Light It Up Blue from Autism Speaks is a new campaign to bring awareness that results [...]

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Summer Social Groups: Back To School Special!

January 23, 2012

Summer 2012: BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL SCHOOL: READY, SET, AND GO! A school-readiness group for boys + girls Ages 4-6 Session 1: July 30th - August 10th  Session 2: August 13th - August 24th  Time + Days: 10am – 11:30am T, W, TH Register! School can be exciting, but also overwhelming! This small group specifically focuses on helping [...]

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What to look for in a preschool program if your child has special needs

January 19, 2012

I can’t believe it is already time to start touring and applying to schools here in Chicago for the 2012-13 school year, but it is. Almost every day, I get calls and emails asking for names of preschools that will accept children with special needs. I am one of a handful of therapists in Chicago [...]

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When will my child with autism talk?

January 18, 2012

Note: This is a summary of a guest blog post I did for Communication Therapy a few months ago The most common question I hear from parents is “When will my child talk?”  Not feeling like you can communicate with your child is incredibly frustrating and upsetting. The first step to hearing your child speak: working on non-verbal [...]

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Potty Training: Done and Done with Diapers!

January 6, 2012

I’m looking forward to presenting this Parent University Potty Training workshop for NPN (Neighborhood Parents Network) on January 28th! Sign up now as their events fill up fast! http://npnparents.org/groups/parents-university/event_times/413 Done & Done with Diapers! Potty Training for ALL Kids How do I know if my child is ready for potty training? What can I do [...]

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New ipad Yahoo! Group

October 3, 2011

Chicago PLAY Project + Communication Therapy of Chicago have teamed up to launch a new iPad + Communication for Special Kids Yahoo! Group! We are very excited to have professionals and parents sharing information and resources on the iPad, communication, and education strategies for children with special needs. Go here to join the conversation: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ipadsk [...]

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I’ve got an iPad . . . now what? A FREE Presentation for parents!

September 6, 2011

I’m very excited to announce this free presentation for parents with Communication Therapy! I’ve got an iPad . . .now what? A FREE presentation for Parents! Tuesday, September 27th 7-9pm Smarty Party 1846 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago Space is limited! RSVP: tamara@chicagoplayproject.com Jordan Sadler, MS, CCC/SLP and Laura Allison, MA, CCC/SLP of Communication Therapy will [...]

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New Back-to-School Special Group

June 21, 2011

Chicago PLAY Project + Larson Learning and Play are teaming up! PRESCHOOL: READY, SET, AND GO! A school-readiness group for boys + girls   Monday, August 29th - Friday, September 2nd 10am – 11:30am Chicago PLAY Project: 2128 W. Belmont Avenue To sign up: Contact Us Preschool can be exciting, but also overwhelming! This small group specifically focuses on helping your [...]

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