Seeking a more child-centered approach to therapy for your autistic child? Today we sit down with Dr. Rick Solomon, Founder of The PLAY Project, an evidence-based intervention complementary to ABA, with a parent-implemented autism intervention model, and take a closer look at this innovative therapy. Over the last 25 years, Dr. Rick has served as the Medical Director of The Ann Arbor Center for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. His book, Autism: The Potential Within, describes his clinical approach to helping young autistic children.

You can follow Dr. Rick on social media:

Facebook & Instagram @PLAYprojectASD

LinkedIn @richard-solomon-6a4a006

Free Resources available on his website: www.theplayproject.org

Our listeners also get 25% off of Dr. Rick's book, Autism The Potential Within with coupon code 25OFF Listeners can also take advantage of a discount for his upcoming August 2023 Intensive Workshop Online for $195 with code IWOParent

Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children? Today we will chat about the importance of water safety for autistic individuals and share our experience with special needs swimming lessons with our girls.

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When was the last time you went out to the movies as a family? Today we will share how we were able to share the movie magic of Super Mario Bros with our girls, the hiccups along the way, and what we did to ensure a positive outcome.

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The 4th of July is one of the biggest celebrations in the United States, unfortunately, it's often marked by loud and bright fireworks displays, large crowds, and booming music. This year marks our family's first attempt to view fireworks, join us as we share tips on how to create an autism-friendly celebration.

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Aggression in autistic children is often the most reported challenge by parents. Today we will dive into our experiences with aggression and violent outbursts, illustrate how we decode the reason behind them, and explain how we have both succeeded and failed in addressing these behaviors.

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This one's for the dads! We don't often hear about fathers of autistic children, so this Father's Day we're honoring you by highlighting the "Autism Dad" experience. In this intimate 1-on-1 conversation, Matt will share his personal struggles, gains, and lessons learned along his journey as a father to autistic children (and husband to an autistic wife).

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Regression, or the loss of a skill previously acquired, is a common characteristic of autism. From potty training to PICA - today will share our family's struggles with regressions and what steps we are taking to help our girls continue to make progress.

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Individuals on the autism spectrum tend to have a particularly strong affinity toward certain items, shows, movies, activities, etc. This is often referred to as an autistic "special interest", but what makes a special interest different than a neurotypical hobby? Today we will discuss this difference and shed light on why these interests may bring your child intense joy.

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Tune in as we sit down with Dawn M. Barclay, an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry. Her book, "Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse" tackles the challenges parents of autistic and neurodivergent children face when going on short trips and vacations. Join us as we discuss how to create an autism-friendly and stress-free travel experience.

It's that time of year again when schools start to wrap up with exciting end-of-year celebrations, bouncy houses, snow cones, and games galore! It'll be fun, right? As parents of autistic children, something as simple as a Field Day can quickly turn dangerous or even life-threatening. Tune in this Friday as we share our experience with Family Field Day at our girls' school, what dangers to look out for, and what you can do to prevent them.

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