| Creating supportive social environments where children can explore, learn, create and grow. I Can Play! Was founded in 2003 to provide children an opportunity to further develop their communication, play and social skills. We recognize the growing academic focus in the school setting. This increased academic focus unfortunately often coincides with fewer enrichment programs and little support for social emotional development. While we recognize the push for increased academic strength, we know that life requires a great deal of social interaction. For some children it is difficult to acquire social aptitude within a crowded, fast paced, classroom setting with out additional support. Our trained specialists can provide school consultation, one on one in-home intervention and social groups for children who need more in-depth social/developmental opportunities. We know how important communication and friendship are for a child's future. Our philosophy is a unique blend of enthusiasm, Applied Behavior Analysis and play based naturalistic methods (PRT & Floortime). We follow the lead of the child while providing parameters, structure, relevant lessons and feedback. A well rounded program creates well rounded enthusiastic learners. |
| About Us |
Our foundation is in behavior analysis. We use behavioral tools such as the Three-term contingency (ABC’s of behavior), task analysis, reinforcement, shaping, chaining and imitation. All while taking into consideration the complexity of human behavior and child development. While behavior analysis is our foundation, our Floortime (relationship based model) training is the key element that allows us to successfully facilitate healthy human development and assist our clients in acquiring life long relationships. Understanding the concepts of regulation, engaging/relating, intentional two way communication, social problem solving, creating symbols, emotional thinking, triangular thinking, differentiated emotional thinking and a sense of self are vital pieces of knowledge for a facilitator. Recognizing the gleam in a child’s eye, intrinsic motivation, novel ideas, the development of humor and connectedness is a skill only experience and Floortime training can provide. |
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| Meet Cari Miller Founder of I Can Play |
