The P.L.A.Y. Project

The P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project is a nationally recognized home-based, parent training program that teaches play-based, intensive intervention techniques.

Home Consulting typically includes:

• 10 visits per year
• 3 hour sessions roughly divided between 1 hour of modeling, 1 hour of coaching the family and 1 hour of feedback
• Selected videotaping of play interactions with written evaluations and feedback
• Assistance with IEP Goals
• Video Review Program in combination with home visits
• Resources for families about other types of comprehensive therapies (Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy, etc.)

For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our home consultants, please call our office (734) 997-9088.

To learn more about the PLAY Project:

• Read our Fact sheet.
• Check out our Brochure
• Visit www.playproject.org

Our Home Consultants

Amber Masterson, MSW

Amber has been a P.L.A.Y. Project Home Consultant since 2005. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Community Services and a Master's degree in Social Work. She has previously worked with children on the autism spectrum in several settings including schools, group homes, a therapeutic horseback riding program and respite care.

Onna Solomon, MSW

Onna, our Program Director and Home Consultant, began working for The P.L.A.Y. Project in 2006. Some of Onna’s responsibilities include administration of professional trainings and community workshops; media communication; educational resource development; and The P.L.A.Y. Project community organization. In the past, she has worked with children on the autism spectrum as a play tutor, and now serves families through The Ann Arbor Center. Onna has a Bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan, a Master’s in writing from Boston University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan.

Kristy Figel

In the last ten years, Kristy has worked with over 230 children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders. As a therapist, program development supervisor, and clinical director, she has acquired a diverse repertoire of skills, including verbal-behavioral, behavioral, and play-based approach expertise. While working as a cognitive researcher, she graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Currently, Kristy is in the process of obtaining her certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and is completing her Master's in Educational Studies at the University of Michigan.

Laurie Leeb

Laurie joined the P.L.A.Y. Project staff as a Home Consultant in the Spring of 2011. Laurie has 25 years of experience working with, and on behalf of, young children in home and school based settings. Her experience includes being a Parent Educator, Home Visitor, Teacher, Administrator, Group Facilitator and a Mom. Laurie’s work experience has focused on the growth and development of young children that have needs that are special, and the adults that parent these children. Laurie has a Post Master’s Certificate in Infant Mental Health from Wayne State University, a Master’s in Child Development and Nutrition from California State University, a Bachelor’s from Michigan State University, and is a Registered Dietitian.