Adam is our speech and language consultant. He joined our staff in the summer of 2005. He has ten years experience in the field of autism, with extensive training in both play-based and behavioral programs. Beside his work with children, Adam is an accomplished musician and songwriter.
Ashley joined the P.L.A.Y. Project staff as a Home Consultant in May of 2007. She earned a B.S. in Kinesiology from Michigan State University and a M.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Findlay. Ashley has worked with children on the autistic spectrum and other special needs for six years in both clinical and home settings with a focus on Sensory Integration. Ashley joined the team of P.L.A.Y. Project Supervisors in the summer of 2008 and has since presented at numerous P.L.A.Y. Project training workshops and webinars. In 2010, Ashley was invited to the Netherlands to speak to a group of professionals about the P.L.A.Y. Project Model as part of an intensive week-long training on Floortime Interventions. Ashley is an active supervisor in the P.L.A.Y. Project NIMH research grant and currently shares the role of Supervision Coordinator with Michelle Dailey.
Michelle joined the PLAY Project staff in June, 2009. As the Associate Director of the PLAY Project, Michelle manages trainings and community workshops as well as marketing activities. In 2010, Michelle began working with children on the autism spectrum as a play tutor. She received her BA in Communication Studies from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Amber has been working as a P.L.A.Y. Project Home Consultant since January, 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.
Sharilyn is our Office Manager. She joined our staff in the summer of 2008. She has seven years experience being an organizational guru. Her schooling background includes English, Fine Arts and Culinary arts. Sharilyn's love for children has also led her to be K-8 school volunteer over the past 10 years as well as a volunteer with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America.
The friendly voice you hear when you call our office, Amy joined our staff in January 2009. Whether you're making an appointment or leaving a message for the Doctor, she's able to help. Amy grew up in the U.P. (Upper Peninsula of Michigan) and came to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan. She is the parent of two children.
Onna, our Program Director and Home Consultant, began working for The P.L.A.Y. Project in the fall of 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.
