Personalized coaching designed to help you navigate the challenges of parenting children with autism.
WHO WE ARE
Playworks empowers parents of autistic children to nurture their child’s unique potential through personalized consultations, research-backed guidance, and compassionate support.
The Method
Understanding
Empathy
Research
Strengthening connections
Misunderstandings can be frustrating and strain your relationship with your child. We help strengthen your bond by fostering clearer communication.
Building Self-Esteem
Children with autism often struggle to see their strengths when facing sensory or social challenges. We support parents in recognizing and praising their abilities.
It takes a Village
You don’t have to do it alone anymore. We are here to support you and your child’s journey.
Navigating Daily Stress
The world can feel overwhelming for children with autism, making new environments stressful. We offer strategies to help parents navigate daily challenges and thrive.
Healing from Overwhelm
Traumatic experiences can create barriers for a child with autism, affecting their sense of security and ability to thrive. We work closely with parents to help them create a supportive environment that fosters healing and resilience.
We Grow Through Connection
We connect parents of neurodivergent children to resources that help them navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and support their child's growth.
Socialization
Understand how to foster open communication and empathy to help your child form and maintain meaningful relationships.
Emotional Regulation
Learn strategies to support your child in understanding, expressing, and managing emotions with resilience and self-awareness.
Creative Thinking
Reinforce innovative problem-solving skills and nurture your child's boundless imagination to overcome challenges confidently.
Stress & Anxiety
Discover effective calming strategies to reduce overwhelm and build a steady sense of well-being.
Movement and Connection
Learn the power of movement-based techniques to enhance your connection with your child and support their growth.
Self-Advocacy
Empower your child to express their needs, make decisions, and advocate for themselves confidently.
We Get Where You’re Coming From
Through shared experiences of feeling and being "different," we build meaningful connections and support growth. Together, we celebrate strengths, overcome challenges, and embrace the unique beauty of autism.
Build up your child’s Independence and self esteem.
Say goodbye to the frustrations of feeling stuck and hello to new ways of connecting, learning, and thriving.
FAQs
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Each session is 50 minutes long and the rate is 75$
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No.
Playworks is not life coaching, psychotherapy, or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We offer a unique, research-backed approach to learning that is integrative and flexible, unlike traditional rigid practices. It was created to address dissatisfaction with the existing methods and provide a fresh perspective.
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We do not take insurance. All payment is out of pocket.
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Sessions may be short or long-term depending on the severity of symptoms, level of exposure to adversity, frequency of sessions, and readiness for change. Each individual is different, so we encourage you to trust in the changing nature of this process to assure lasting results.
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Absolutely! We offer in-person sessions by appointment in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. If you're outside these areas, we provide virtual sessions or phone consultations to support families wherever they are.
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Virtual session will be held on zoom. Each session in 50 minutes long.
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We provide services to individuals both within the United States and internationally.
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Although Playworks specializes in supporting parents of children with autism, anyone who provides care may benefit from our services.