Episode 308 – We Chose Play Season 1, Episode 5: Let’s play!
Every other week in 2026 so far, you’ve been hearing the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary, We Chose Play. This time it’s Season 1, Episode 5, called, “Let’s play!” that includes examples of our early experiences doing Floortime. To see the video version of the series click here (also available to Affect Autism and DIR® Parent Network members.)
You can also subscribe on your preferred podcast app by searching, “We chose play from Affect Autism”
We Chose Play is a series documenting one family’s Floortime journey. With each episode, you’ll glean insights, tips, and reflections–what I learned and what I know now that I would tell myself back then, along the way. In Season 1, we share our experience understanding this approach, its mindset prerequisites, our learning, and applying Floortime. You’ll see many Floortime videos and coaching, along with tips from DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leaders. In Season 2, you’ll see our adventures with Floortime intensives at Maude Le Roux‘s DIR® clinic, A Total Approach, Floortime videos, and more. I hope that We Chose Play will support your Floortime experience!
Resources from Season 1, Episode 5
- Click here for Redefining the Autism Narrative: Part 1
- Click here for Redefining the Autism Narrative: Part 2
- Click here for A Developmental Approach Overview
- Click here for ICDL’s Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities Basic Chart
- Click here for The D in the DIR® Model: Development
- Click here for the Moving Up and Down Developmentally
- Click here for Slowing Down and Stretching Out Interactions
- Click here for ICDL’s Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities descriptions
This episode’s PRACTICE TIP:
Let’s think about taking time to play with our child.
For example: Do you make time available every day to just sit and play with your child? It doesn’t have to look like this episode–it’s tailored to what your child enjoys. Sit with them, without screens, and enjoy time together doing an activity with them, letting them direct and take the lead with you as their facilitator of their play ideas or actions.
Learn more about the Floortime documentary series We Chose Play and how to see the video version here. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it on social media!
Until next time, here’s to choosing play and experiencing joy every day!
