Rachel
Sorry I was not familiar with the project but did find some studies through NIH
I hope information and support groups help you and your situation. This MAT team is here to help and support any friendly ways as well.
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/disab...
https://www.autismspeaks.org/new-england
To evaluate the effectiveness of the Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters (PLAY) Project Home Consultation model, in combination with usual community services (CS), to improve parent-child interaction, child development, and autism symptomatology in young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)
Results:
Using intent-to-treat analysis (ITT), large treatment effects were evident for parent and child interactional behaviors on the Maternal and Child Behavior Rating Scales. Child language and developmental quotient did not differ over time by group, although functional development improved significantly. PLAY children improved in diagnostic categories on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). PLAY caregivers' stress did not increase, and depressive symptomatology decreased. Home consultants administered the intervention with fidelity.
Conclusions:
PLAY intervention demonstrated substantial changes in parent-child interaction without increasing parents' stress/depression. ADOS findings must be interpreted cautiously because results do not align with clinical experience. PLAY offers communities a relatively inexpensive effective intervention for children with ASD and their parents.
Has anyone used the P.L.A.Y. Project?
Based on the available information, there aren't specific mentions of MyAutismTeam members discussing their experiences with the P.L.A.Y. Project. However, members do actively share their experiences with various communication and developmental approaches.
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