Events

Monday + Evening PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world!

* There will be no meetings on October 9 (Canadian Thanksgiving holiday), October 23 (ICDL Conference), December 25 (Christmas Day), January 1 (New Year’s Day), January 15 (Martin Luther King Jr. holiday), February 19 (President’s Day)

Note: The first Monday of each month will feature a guest expert to offer additional support. September 11th: Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Ira Glovinsky, October 2nd: Autistic Self-Advocate, Kieran Rose, November 6th: Speech & Language therapist Joleen Fernald, PhD, December 4th: Clinical Psychologist Dr. Robert Naseef, January 8th: Autistic Self-Advocate, Dr. Emile Gouws, February 5th: Licensed Professional Counselor, Dave Nelson, March 4th: Speech/Language Therapist Bridget Palmer, April 8th: Infant Mental Health Specialist, Colette Ryan.

Evening meetings 2023: Tuesday, September 5; Wednesday, October 4; Thursday, November 9; Wednesday, December 6

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Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

DIR 402 – BE S.U.R.E.: Supporting, Understanding, and Respecting the Expectations of Parents offered by ICDL

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* NEW * AFFECTING AUTISM Member Discussion

This is a monthly virtual meeting with me for Members and Star Members patrons of Affect Autism. You can become a member here, or you can also attend the meeting as a ‘drop-in’ guest for a small registration fee. Each meeting will begin with a brief 10-15 minute presentation by Daria of material from blog/podcasts from Affect Autism, followed by a discussion, including Q & A. It’s a more thorough look at a various DIR/Floortime topic each month.

AFFECTING AUTISM Member Discussion #2 content will be announced soon. STAY TUNED! I hope you can make it!

The reason I chose this time is because it’s a Friday, which tends to be more flexible for many, and because it allows people from around the world to attend. It’s 6:00AM Pacific time, 2:00PM/3:00PM in UK/Europe, and 9:00 to 11:00PM in Australia. It’s the only time that ‘sort of’ fits all time zones for almost all of you!

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Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

THE 2023 INTERNATIONAL DIRFLOORTIME® CONFERENCE: DIRFloortime®: The Practice, the Applications, and the Innovations​

Tuesday, OCT 24: 6:00-7:30pm Balancing your FEDCs with Your Child’s: Finding that ‘Just-Right’ Rhythm (Daria Brown)

Wednesday, OCT 25: 4:00-5:30pm Bringing it Back to the Model: The Second Annual DIR/Floortime Game Show! (Daria Brown joins ICDL DIR Training Leaders)

Saturday, OCT 28: 10:00-11:30am Revisiting the ‘R’: Hidden Regulators in the Development of Relationships (Live Affect Autism Podcast) (Daria Brown with guest Dr. Ira Glovinsky)

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DIR 120 – Choosing Play: Setting Up for Success Across the Lifespan offered by ICDL

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* NEW * AFFECTING AUTISM Member Discussion

This is a monthly virtual meeting with me for Members and Star Members patrons of Affect Autism. You can become a member here, or you can also attend the meeting as a ‘drop-in’ guest for a small registration fee. Each meeting will begin with a brief 10-15 minute presentation by Daria of material from blog/podcasts from Affect Autism, followed by a discussion, including Q & A. It’s a more thorough look at a various DIR/Floortime topic each month.

AFFECTING AUTISM Member Discussion #1 content will focus on the Floortime Mindset referring to material from the following Affect Autism blog/podcasts:

• A developmental approach overview
• Early Social-Emotional Capacities
• The Conversation
• Where is your focus?
• Intention in a Developmental Approach
• Self-Reg and DIR/Floortime

*Evening* + BONUS ICDL and Affect Autism PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world!

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

DIR 402 – BE S.U.R.E.: Supporting, Understanding, and Respecting the Expectations of Parents offered by ICDL

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! Note: The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. May 1st: Speech Therapist, Bridget Palmer, June 5th: Occupational Therapist Joann Fleckenstein, and July 10th: Developmental Psychologist Dr. Karen Levine. 

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

DIR 402 – BE S.U.R.E.: Supporting, Understanding, and Respecting the Expectations of Parents offered by ICDL

DIR 120 – Choosing Play: Setting Up for Success Across the Lifespan offered by ICDL
We chose play: Season 1

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! Note: The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. March 6th: ICDL CEO, Licensed Professional Counselor, Jeff Guenzel, and April 3rd: Licensed Professional Counselor Mike Fields. 

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! Note: The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. January 9th: Psychologist Gil Tippy and February 6th we have a non-DIR self-advocate guest Khylil Robinson and his autism advocate mother, Chele Abraham-Montgomery!

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! Note: The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. November 7th: Occupational Therapist Gretchen Kamke and December 5th: Special Educator Jackie Bartell. 

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! Note: The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. September 12th: Colette Ryan and October 3rd: Autistic Self-advocate, Kieran Rose. 

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

ICDL’s 2022 INTERNATIONAL LIVE ONLINE DIRFLOORTIME® CONFERENCE  

Bringing It Back to the Model, the Original Floortime Gameshow

STEPHANIE PETERS, OT/L, DIR-EXPERT

I will be a part of Stephanie’s Gameshow presentation.

ICDL’s 2022 INTERNATIONAL LIVE ONLINE DIRFLOORTIME® CONFERENCE  

Choosing Play: Applying a DIR/Floortime Approach in Your Family

DARIA BROWN, MA, DIR-ADVANCED

DIR/Floortime is a parent-mediated approach that can be applied in various settings of everyday life by caregivers. Participants will see a case study of how DIR/Floortime was applied in one family over a 10-year period and how caregivers can mediate their interactions with their autistic child throughout the phases of the child’s development by taking into account their individual sensory processing profiles and individual differences, and by using their relationship with their child to foster a sense of safety and security.

ICDL’s 2022 INTERNATIONAL LIVE ONLINE DIRFLOORTIME® CONFERENCE  

The Music of Human Interactions: Coaching parents in the use of music in DIRFloortime® to foster interpersonal connections

INAS 2022 NEURODIVERSITY CONFERENCE​  

I will be presenting a pre-recorded talk at this conference entitled, ‘Advocacy for your Child Starts with your Connection‘.

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

* PLEASE NOTE THE TEMPORARY CHANGE TO THURSDAYS FOR THE SUMMER *

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! Note: The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. July 7th: SLP Katie Shepherd and Aug 4th: SLP Bridget Palmer. 

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! Note: The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. May 2nd: Dr. John Carpente and June 6th: Dr. Kathy Platzman

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

DIR 110: USING MUSIC IN FLOORTIME FOR PARENTS offered by ICDL
PROMOTING DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MUSIC 

This course will be offered again in the future. Stay tuned.

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! Note: The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. March 14th: Jackie Bartell and April 4th: Bridget Palmer

DIR 402: BE S.U.R.E. offered by ICDL
SUPPORTING, UNDERSTANDING, AND RESPECTING THE EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS 

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! Note: The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. January 10th: Psychologist Gil Tippy February 7th: Kasheena Holder, DIR Home Program

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! Note: The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. November 1st: Bridget Palmer, SLP December 6th: Colette Ryan, Infant Mental Health Specialist

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! Note: The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. September 13th: Dr. Kathy Platzman; October 4th: Gretchen Kamke

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world!

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers under DIR Clinics HERE or at ICDL’s DIRectory HERE or access ICDL’s DIR Home Program.

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! New! The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. June 7th: SLP Bridget Palmer; July 5th: O.T. Morgan Weissman

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! New! The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. May 3rd: Psychologist Amanda Kriegel

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! New! The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. March 1st: Jackie Bartell; April 8th: Mike Fields

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

These are free drop-in support meetings for families who are using Floortime with their children. Parenting a child with developmental differences can be a new challenge for some parents. Let us help you find the connection and joy with your child as you support their developmental process. Daria Brown from Affect Autism facilitates these sessions. Daria is a parent and holds an Advanced Certificate in DIRFloortime. Come to one or come to all…it is up to you. Start at any point. We are here for you when you need the support, guidance, or just to share stories and experiences.​ These meetings are open to caregivers from anywhere around the world! New! The first week of each month will feature a DIR Expert Training Leader to offer additional support. February: Bridget Palmer

PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism

Meeting times are changing for the month of November due to the ICDL 2020 Conference:

Mondays November 2, 9, 23 at 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Monday November 16 at 12 noon – 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Thursday, December 3rd at 12 noon – 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Back to regular time Monday December 7th and 14th at 1:00-2:00pm Eastern Standard Time

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NEW DIR® COURSE FOR PARENTS offered by ICDL

Building Floortime Families – An Introduction to DIR and DIR/Floortime for Parents

This is an introductory course specifically designed for parents that provides an overview of the Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR) model and Floortime. During the course, we will review the theory, research, and practice. Parents will gain an understanding of what Floortime is and why it works so well. We hope you can join us for this six week class. The price for this six week class is $99 U.S.

SUPPORTING FLOORTIME FAMILIES

An Ongoing DIRFloortime® Support, Education, and Coaching Opportunity for Parents

This is a parent peer support program led by D. Brown from Affect Autism, ICDL’s Parent Advocate. She is a parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum and holds a Master’s degree and an Advanced DIRFloortime® Certificate.

Parents often feel stressed and confused about how to best help their child on the Autism spectrum flourish and grow. These support sessions are designed to allow for parents to discuss these issues while learning more about Floortime and how a DIR® approach can help their child and their family.

The live online sessions will take place twice a month for a total of six sessions: November 8, 22, Dec 6, Jan 10, 24, and Feb 7. Each session will be 90 minutes. Pre-requisite: An Introductory Course in DIR®

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers HERE.

NEW DIR® COURSE FOR PARENTS offered by ICDL

Building Floortime Families – An Introduction to DIR and DIR/Floortime for Parents

This is an introductory course specifically designed for parents that provides an overview of the Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR) model and Floortime. During the course, we will review the theory, research, and practice. Parents will gain an understanding of what Floortime is and why it works so well. We hope you can join us for this six week class. The price for this six week class is $85 U.S.

SUPPORTING FLOORTIME FAMILIES

An Ongoing DIRFloortime® Support, Education, and Coaching Opportunity for Parents

This is a parent peer support program led by D. Brown from Affect Autism, ICDL’s Parent Advocate. She is a parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum and holds an Advanced DIRFloortime® Certificate.

Parents often feel stressed and confused about how to best help their child on the Autism spectrum flourish and grow. These support sessions are designed to allow for parents to discuss these issues while learning more about Floortime and how a DIR® approach can help their child and their family.

The live online sessions will take place twice a month for a total of six sessions: July 12, 26, Sep 13, 27, Oct 11, 25. Each session will be 90 minutes. Pre-requisite: An Introductory Course in DIR®

Please note: This is not a clinical treatment program. This is a parent-led support service. ICDL strongly encourages parents to also obtain professional clinical support from a DIRFloortime provider. You can search for providers HERE.

BRIEF ONLINE INTRODUCTORY PARENT COURSE

Engaging and Respecting Autism: A Pathway to Understanding and Engaging a Child with Autism is a 90-minute LIVE ONLINE Introduction to DIR® and DIRFloortime®.

This presentation will explore how DIR® and DIRFloortime® can help families and professionals better engage, respect, and understand Autism. Jeffrey Guenzel, MA is a Professional Counselor and the CEO of ICDL and Kathleen Platzman, PhD is a Psychologist, ICDL’s Clinical Director, and Expert DIR® Training Leader. Each presenter brings over 25 years of experience and knowledge. They will be joined by ICDL’s new Parent Advocate, D. Brown. The price for this class is only $10 U.S.

NEW DIR COURSE FOR PARENTS offered by ICDL

Building Floortime Families – An Introduction to DIR® and DIR/Floortime® for Parents

This is an introductory course specifically designed for parents that provides an overview of DIR and DIR/Floortime. During the course, we will review the theory, research, and practice. Parents will gain an understanding of what Floortime is and why it works so well. We hope you can join us for this six week class. The price for this six week class is $80 U.S.

FREE PARENT COURSE

Engaging and Respecting Autism: A Pathway to Understanding and Engaging a Child with Autism is a 90-minute LIVE ONLINE Introduction to DIR® and DIRFloortime®.

This presentation will explore how DIR® and DIRFloortime® can help families and professionals better engage, respect, and understand Autism. Jeffrey Guenzel, MA is a Professional Counselor and the CEO of ICDL and Kathleen Platzman, PhD is a Psychologist, ICDL’s Clinical Director, and Expert DIR® Training Leader. Each presenter brings over 25 years of experience and knowledge. They will be joined by ICDL’s new Parent Advocate, Daria Brown.

Toronto

Parent Workshop Learn about the Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR®) model and Floortime. Presented by Ellen Yack & Associates with guest speaker D. Brown of Affect Autism. Registration required.

Georgetown (Halton Hills)

Excel Strategic Learning Center and Affect Autism will present an information session about the services new to Georgetown: Tomatis and DIR/Floortime®. Learn about how each methodology works. Open to the public. Free admission. * THIS EVENT WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE AND REPLAY WILL BE AVAILABLE ON TWITTER USING PERISCOPE AT @affectautism *