The PLAY Project®
The Only Certified PLAY Project Consultant in Texas
Your child may have an autism diagnosis, or you may just feel that something isn’t clicking yet. They’re not connecting, communicating, or engaging in the way you expected, and you’re trying everything you can to help.
You want to feel connected to your child. You want to be part of their progress, not waiting on the sidelines.
The PLAY Project makes you a part of the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The PLAY Project (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) is a parent-implemented early intervention program based on DIR/Floortime principles. It prioritizes connection, relationship, and joy as the foundation of growth.
In simple terms:
It teaches you how to connect with your child in a way that builds communication and development naturally through play and daily interaction.
Instead of focusing only on therapy sessions, we focus on what happens at home—the moments you already have with your child every day.
You are not being taught to “do therapy.”
You are being supported in becoming the most important part of your child’s development.
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Traditional therapy often happens in short sessions where parents observe from the outside.
PLAY Project is built around a different idea:
Your child makes the most progress when the strategies are happening with you, in real life, not just during therapy sessions.
That means you are not waiting for updates from therapy.
You are part of what creates progress.
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The PLAY Project is backed by peer-reviewed research including a 2007 pilot study and a 2014 NIH-funded randomized controlled trial demonstrating significant improvements in autism severity, parent engagement, and child development outcomes.
It is recognized as an evidence-based early intervention model that focuses on parent coaching and natural development through relationships.
As the only certified PLAY Project provider in Texas, I bring this model directly into your home or via telehealth so it can be applied in your real daily routines.
Communication
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Social Emotional Development
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Play Skills
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Cognitive Development
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Communication ✳︎ Social Emotional Development ✳︎ Play Skills ✳︎ Cognitive Development ✳︎
What PLAY Project Support Looks Like
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Two 90-minute sessions per month in your home (Fort Worth & surrounding areas) or via TelePLAY anywhere in Texas.
We work in your child’s real environment so strategies actually fit your daily life.
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I don’t just talk at you about strategies.
I coach you while you interact with your child so you can immediately apply what you’re learning.
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I model how to engage your child in a way that builds attention, communication, and connection.
You see exactly what it looks like so you can carry it into every ordinary moment of your day.
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Each month you receive a personalized plan plus video review showing exactly what is working and what to focus on next.
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Between sessions, you can reach out for guidance so you are never left guessing what to do next.
Who is the PLAY Project for?
The PLAY Project is designed for families of young children ages 18 months to 6 years who are showing signs of communication, social, or developmental differences.
A formal diagnosis is not required.
It may be a good fit if:
Your child has recently received an autism diagnosis and you want to start with a relationship-based approach from the beginning.
You suspect delays but don’t want to “wait and see”.
You feel like therapy isn’t carrying over into real life.
You want to feel confident supporting your child during daily routines.
You want to be actively involved in your child’s progress.
How it Works
We talk about your child, where you are right now, and whether the PLAY Project is the right fit for your family.
Book a free discovery call.
Based on your child's sensory preferences, developmental level and your family's life, we create a personalized roadmap.
We build your PLAY Plan.
You become your child’s greatest resource.
With every visit, every video review, and every check-in, you grow more confident and more connected.
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
Development is connected across communication, play, regulation, and daily routines. When one area is stuck, it often affects everything else.
Other ways I can help
Things can feel more connected and you can feel less overwhelmed when you have the right support in place.