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\u201cIn 2004, my oldest son, Peter, was diagnosed with autism. Over the years, seeing Peter grow and attend school, my wife and I realized that many of Peter’s biggest challenges would not come in the structured environment of the classroom, but in the unstructured environment of the playground.<\/p>\n
So when I first heard about Playworks, I was immediately interested.\u00a0 Playworks’ focus on using safe, fun and inclusive play to facilitate learning and social development mirror what we have found with Peter\u2014specifically, if Peter has a good day on the playground, he is almost certain to have a good day in the classroom and at home.\u00a0 The best part is that the same rules seem to apply to all kids, regardless of ability\u2014a good day of play for a child makes for a good day, period.<\/p>\n
Playworks appeals to me because I believe that the potential for the organization to positively enhance the lives of all kids through play is almost limitless, and I am eager to do my part to contribute to and promote such a worthwhile cause.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jerry Sherman
\nDecember 2010<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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