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Friend 2 Friend Integrated Play Groups Program™ (F2F-IPG)
Friend 2 Friend - Integrated Play Groups Program is a 14-week individualized social, communication and play intervention program for children ages 3 through 16. F2F Master Play Guides will design, set up and run Integrated Play Groups™ for one child (novice player) on the autism spectrum (or related disorders) and 2-3 peers (expert players). The F2F-IPG programs are delivered within the child's natural social setting such as school, preschool or daycare. As part of the F2F-IPG program we will also prepare and supervise one school-based professional (play guide trainee), so that they may continue to run the sessions once F2F has completed the program.
“It is a profound privilege to partner with Heather McCracken and her fabulous team in delivering state of the-art programs that bring children together in the true spirit of play and friendship.”
Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D.
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→ About Integrated Play Groups Model
Children on the autism spectrum experience unique and complex challenges in peer relations and play. Integrated Play Groups Model™ (IPG) addresses these challenges by pairing small groups of children on the autism spectrum (and with related social-communication needs) with typical peers and siblings who regularly play together under the guidance of a qualified adult facilitator. The IPG model was created by Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D. (San Francisco State University and Autism Institute on Peer Relations and Play).
Based on award-winning research, the IPG model has been found to be effective in enhancing reciprocal social interaction, communication, play and imagination in children with autism, pervasive developmental disorder, Aspergers and related social-communicative needs. For more information on the Integrated Play Groups Model visit Dr. Wolfberg's website at www.autisminstitute.com
