PlayDate Newsletters

My name is Ivonne and I am the Insurance Specialist here at PlayDate. What made me fall in love with PlayDate was, when I first arrived here for my interview, I saw that they had so much to offer to the kiddos. They had transportation for them, I also saw that they take the kiddos…

Hi, I’m Cheyenne, and I’m a Senior RBT at PlayDate. I have been here for 2 years. I love the relationships I get to build with the clients at PlayDate. I enjoy leading the elementary group each Friday and seeing the children grow their social skills through peer interactions. I am excited about spring as…

Hi, I’m Randi, and I’m an RBT at PlayDate. I have been here for a year and a half and just recently became a senior therapist. I love being able to work with kids of all ages, but especially our Tweens and Teens. I have enjoyed planning and leading our Tween/Teen groups on Tuesday, Friday…

Happy Valentines Day! Hello, I am Taryn, and I am an RBT at PlayDate. I have been here for over a year. Before coming to PlayDate, I taught middle school English. I love being able to work one-on-one with kids and being able to meet them where they are. I have enjoyed planning and leading…

Happy New Year! In 2023 we will be celebrating 16 years of providing high-quality behavioral interventions to children and families with autism and related developmental disabilities in the greater Pike’s Peak region. Thinking back on the services and programs over the years, I am so proud of what our PlayDate community has  accomplished. In 2022,…

Hi! My name is Sam, and I am a Senior Therapist here at PlayDate. I have been part of the team here since 2018, and one of my favorite things about working here is that we are always trying to grow and change for the better. I have recently had more time to work on program development…

My name is Ruth Wietharn, and I have been involved in PlayDate in one way or another since its inception in April of 2007. I have worn almost every different hat there is to wear; I completed direct therapy sessions with clients, I have been at various times the program manager, operations manager, administrative director,…

Hello, my name is Jasmine and I’m a Consultant that has been here at Playdate for 5 years. It has been a joy watching all the kiddos enjoy summer camp activities, but I especially enjoyed the skills gained during this time. I witnessed clients that once would not approach peers initiate play with both familiar…

Hello everyone! My name is Malaysia! I am approaching my 1 year anniversary here at PlayDate. Yay! In the fall, I will be a senior at UCCS. Currently, I am going to school for counseling, though working in the ABA field has made me reconsider my career choice.  In my free time, I love spending…

Hi everyone! My name is Kayla, and I am an administrative assistant here at PlayDate. I joined PlayDate’s team earlier this year and have had so much fun getting to know all the families and staff! In my free time, I love hiking and spending time with my cat, my friends, and my family.  I have…