At Play on Words, we believe in autonomy. We believe in honoring all forms of communication. We know the value of executive function, self-advocacy, and problem solving, even in our youngest clients. We believe in building strong connections between children and their families. We follow the principles of relationship-based interventions, and work with each client at their level of development. 

Why?

We spent many years working with autistic children, and we were confident in our work. But something was missing. Our students made great progress, but they had to start all over again when they moved on to new schools and our system didn't move with them. We realized that the structure of our system could not be the gatekeeper to our students' success. The students themselves deserved that role. They deserved agency and autonomy. They deserved skills that would transfer with them to new schools and environments. And their caregivers deserved the tools to help.

How?

We use relationship-based, trauma-informed methods to help our clients develop the skills they need to connect, communicate, and engage. Our services are family-centered, client-directed, and affirming of the client's preferences.