Using a DIRFloortime® Lens in Psychological Assessments with Neurodivergent Individuals
PHOTO CREDIT: Werner Pfennig What is DIR®? What is Floortime? DIR® Glossary On Episode 321… This episode features three psychologists from Rebecca School in New York City who discuss how psychological assessments can better reflect the true abilities of...
Supporting Regulation Through the Body
PHOTO CREDIT: Cottonbro What is DIR®? What is Floortime? DIR® Glossary On Episode 320… This episode we’re discussing supporting regulation through the body first versus leaning on cognitive strategies to support children with pediatric occupational...
Building Bridges Through Reflection, Compassion, and Community
On Episode 319… Kieran and Michelle Rose return to the podcast to discuss their new community at The Autistic Advocate and Kieran’s latest book, Autism – A Collection of Essays. They reflect on nearly a decade of advocacy, how the autism...
Parent Perspectives: A Vision of Possibility
PHOTO CREDIT: Blue Spectrum Band Episode 318 My guests this episode are Gwen and Gene Harshaw. At 4 years old their son Zayne was diagnosed with autism and his parents were told that he would never be able to read, button his shirt, zip zippers or tie his shoes, or...
Book Overview of “You Are My Home: Stories of Attunement”
On Episode 317… Returning guest Julia Swaigen is a registered social worker in Toronto who founded and directs Attuned Families, a clinic to help families harness the power of relationships so that parents find peace and children thrive. They offer family...
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