Episode 310 – We Chose Play Season 1, Episode 6: Let’s reflect
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 6, called, “Let’s reflect” where you see an example of reviewing a Floortime video with a Floortime coach to highlight the reflection process. 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 6
Click here for more information about ICDL’s DIR® Institute
Click here for the DIRectory of Floortime providers
Click here for The I in the DIR® Model: Individual Differences blog post
Click here for the Meaning Making podcast episode with Dr. Colette Ryan, DIR-Expert
Click here for the The R in the DIR® Model: Relationship-Based blog post
Click here for the Floortime Supports Parental Self-Efficacy podcast episode with Dr. Colette Ryan, DIR-Expert
Click here for the How a Caregiver’s Regulation Affects the Child’s Regulation podcast episode with Psychologist Dr. Kathy Platzman, DIR-Expert
Click here for the Am I Neurodivergent Like My Child? podcast episode with Psychologist Dr. Kathy Platzman, DIR-Expert
Click here for the Floortime is About Connection and Shared Joy: Part 1 blog post
Click here for the Being Versus Doing podcast episode with Educator Jackie Bartell, DIR-Expert
Click here for the All About Praxis: Part 1 of 2 podcast episode with Joann Fleckenstein, OT, DIR-Expert and Mike Fields, LPC, DIR-Expert
Click here for the All About Praxis: Part 2 of 2 podcast episode with Joann Fleckenstein, OT, DIR-Expert and Mike Fields, LPC, DIR-Expert
Click here for the Why Challenging and Expanding are Essential for Human Growth blog post
Click here for The Nuts and Bolts of the Floortime Session blog post
Click here for the Humour Development in Autism podcast episode with Psychologist Cindy Puccio, DIR-Expert
Click here for the Slowing Down and Stretching Out Interactions blog post
Click here for the What is Attunement in a Developmental Approach? blog post
Click here for the Moving Up and Down Developmentally podcast episode with Psychologist Dr. Gil Tippy, DIR-Expert
Click here for the Creating Opportunities for Co-Regulatory Support podcast episode with the late, great DIR-Expert Educator, Kasheena Holder
Click here for the It’s all about Affect blog post
Click here for the Co-Regulation Through Affective Signalling podcast episode with the late, great DIR-Expert Educator Kasheena Holder
This episode’s PRACTICE TIP:
Let’s video tape our interactions or play with our child.
For example: Watch the videos you take of yourself playing with your child. Think about the tips Dr. Ryan provided in this episode. Are you following your child’s idea? Are you waiting on their response? Are you slowing down to give them processing time?
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!
