Play Partners Maine

Ph.D. Special Ed. Developmental therapy, #DIRFloortime services. I help children engage, connect, and play. #DIRFloortime Expert Provider. #autism #specialneeds

[Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @think_inclusive]

“Why would we segregate those in our society who are differently wired? What message does that give those children?” - @monadelahooke

[Profectum Foundation @MyProfectum]

RT @seemeandliz Many children struggle w/social emotional skills and self regulation.
Did you know that these skills can all be learned through play? Here's how! https://t.co/CXqkHhqF52 #playmatters

[Profectum Foundation @MyProfectum]

What is coregulation? @monadelahooke explains.

[Dr. John Carpente @DrJohnMTBC]

Emotions can't be taught via picture cards. Can't be taught via rote learning. Can't be taught via a song, book, painting. Emotions can't be taught. They're learned through experience. This is true for all people. it's fundamental & in the science. Getting off soapbox now...

[Profectum Foundation @MyProfectum]

RT @procm2 “When we treat children’s play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them feel the joy that’s to be found in the creative spirit. It’s the things we play with and the people who help us play that make a great difference in our lives.” ― Fred Rogers #Playmatters

[Play Partners Maine @SDoctoroff]

A blog post I wrote on suggestions for joining the play of children who tend to line up their toys... https://t.co/vOgxkp7mqz via @weebly

[We chose play @affectautism]

US Government Reports that ABA Doesn’t Work https://t.co/dAsCF21ZPj

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Please get the behavior / clip / stop light charts off of the wall! My behavior is not a decoration for your classroom. Humiliation & embarrassment are NOT valid classroom management / behavior strategies. #edchat #thatonekid #kidsdeserveit #tlap #culturize #leapeffect

[Play Partners Maine @SDoctoroff]

Terrible practice! Great potential to negatively impact children’s relationships with teachers and peers and self esteem!

[Dr. John Carpente @DrJohnMTBC]

Developmental Relational approaches ARE what’s current... @dirfloortime @MyProfectum @malonechris @Rebecca_Center

[Dr. Mona Delahooke @monadelahooke]

It doesn't matter what label or diagnosis a child has, every human has the same need for human warmth and engagement as the foundation of treatment. #polyvagaltheory #DIRfloortime #Beyondbehaviors #SpecialEd #autism #ODD #FASD #RAD #paradigmshift

[Stuart Shanker & Co. @StuartShanker]

It's really that simple. #SelfReg

[Greenspan Floortime @AutismFloortime]

In order to feel good about himself, a child must be successful in his own eyes, not just your eyes. Self-esteem is an inner feeling; sometimes it corresponds with outer reality, and sometimes it doesn't. #floortime

[Play Partners Maine @SDoctoroff]

Part 2 of a two-part article I wrote on supporting children's pretend play: https://t.co/BWmvDqy8Hz … #DIR #Floortime #play

[Profectum Foundation @MyProfectum]

RT @KimberlyEHart 5 things to know about play. Number one is that children learn through play. So important! #Playmatters

[Dr. Mona Delahooke @monadelahooke]

Why We Misunderstand Traumatized Children’s Behavioral Challenges and How We Can Do Better https://t.co/UlzsbZ1k0n via @monadelahooke

[Profectum Foundation @MyProfectum]

RT @DrGailGross Imaginative play is an important part of childhood. I explain why in my latest Thrive Global article. https://t.co/Sh5Hrrl5eV

[DIRFloortime @dirfloortime]

Online Parent Support meetings with Affect Autism
https://t.co/dI91NXrFzF https://t.co/dI91NXrFzF

[Play Partners Maine @SDoctoroff]

How can we help children engage in pretend play? https://t.co/QD0bKmaskx #Floortime #play #autism