Connection, Confidence, and Community for Neurodivergent Kids
ABOUT US
Get to know PlayConnect
OUR STORY
About PlayConnect
PlayConnect exists to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children and teenagers can build and strengthen social skills through meaningful, play-based activities. Rooted in the evidence-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), our programs are designed to support authentic connection, personal growth, and a sense of belonging. Through creative, active, and fun experiences in a welcoming space that embraces individuality, we empower neurodivergent youth to thrive socially and emotionally.
Meet the Owner
Lindsay Nowakowski, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Founder of PlayConnect
Lindsay is a Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families. She holds a Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Development with a minor in Psychology from Arizona State University.
Lindsay began her career in ABA in 2008 and has since worked across home, school, and clinic settings. For six years, she ran her own preschool, where she blended early education with social-emotional learning. She has extensive experience designing and leading social skills groups for school-aged children and teens with autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences.
As a parent of three herself, Lindsay understands the importance of finding support that’s both effective and grounded in real-life understanding. Her approach is passionate, creative, and fun and always focused on helping kids feel seen, confident, and connected.
