Play Dates Facilitation

Play Dates Facilitation

Facilitated play dates provide structured social opportunities for children with autism to interact with their peers in a supportive environment. This involves

Planning and supervision

Organized play activities led by therapists to encourage positive social interactions.

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Social skills development

Teaching children how to take turns, share, and communicate effectively during play.

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Parent involvement

Providing guidance to parents on how to support their child’s social development during play dates.

We offer a specialized Play Date Facilitation program rooted in the DIR/Floortime method. This program is designed to help children build essential social and emotional skills through guided play with peers. Unlike traditional social skills groups, our Play Date Facilitation sessions are highly individualized, focusing on each child’s developmental level, interests, and unique challenges.

How It Works

During these sessions, our trained therapists facilitate naturalistic play interactions between children, helping them navigate social dynamics in real-time. Through play, children practice sharing, turn-taking, problem-solving, and emotional regulation, all while developing meaningful, reciprocal relationships with their peers. The play-based nature of the program ensures that children are engaged and motivated, making the learning process both enjoyable and effective.
Natural Social Interaction

 

Children learn in a context that closely resembles real-life situations, making it easier to apply these skills in other settings.

Individualized Support

 

Each session is tailored to meet the specific needs and developmental level of the child, ensuring personalized growth.

Emotional Development

The program not only focuses on social skills but also on emotional regulation, helping children manage their emotions during interactions.

Engagement Through Play

Play is a natural and powerful medium for learning, making the sessions enjoyable and effective for children.

Who Can Benefit?

Our Play Date Facilitation program is ideal for children who

  • Struggle with social interactions and making friends.
  • Have difficulties with emotional regulation in social settings.
  • Need support in building communication skills.
  • Benefit from a more naturalistic, play-based approach to social learning.

Flexible Setting

We offer Play Date Facilitation sessions in various settings to meet the needs of each child and family. Sessions can take place in our clinic, where we provide a controlled and resource-rich environment, or in other locations that are comfortable and familiar to the child.
By integrating the principles of DIR/Floortime, our Play Date Facilitation program offers a unique and effective way to help children develop the social and emotional skills they need to thrive.

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