Events
Upcoming Events
6 Mondays
SEP 13-OCT 25*
2021
1:00-2:00pm E.D.T.
* No meeting on Oct 11 due to the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday
Online
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: Colette Ryan
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.
* Note that if you were registered for the previous session, you do not need to re-register.
Past Events
Summer 2021 bonus sessions
Monday, JUL 19 & 26 at 1:00pm E.D.T.
Friday, AUG 6 at 12:00pm E.D.T.
Online
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.
6 Mondays
JUN 7-JUL 12
2021
1:00-2:00pm E.D.T.
Online
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
6 Mondays
APR 12-MAY 17
2021
1:00-2:00pm E.D.T.
Online
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
5 Mondays + 1 Thursday
MAR 1-APR 8
2021
1:00-2:00pm E.S.T.*
* APR 8 at 2:00pm instead of Easter Monday APR 5
Online
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
6 Mondays
JAN 11-FEB 22
2021
1:00-2:00pm E.S.T.
* no session on FEB 15th (Family Day holiday)
Online
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
6 Mondays + 1 bonus Thursday
NOV 2-DEC 14
2020
* Time and day changes for the month of November due to the ICDL 2020 Conference
Online
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
6 Mondays
SEP 14-OCT 26 + BONUS SESSION Thurs Oct 15th at 2pm E.D.T.
2020
1:00-2:00pm E.D.T.
Online
PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS offered by ICDL and Affect Autism
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6 Mondays
Jul 27-AUG 31
2020
1:00-2:00pm E.D.T.
Online
6 Mondays
Jun 15-JUL 20
2020
1:00-2:00pm E.D.T.
Online
6 Mondays
MAY 4-JUN 8
2020
1:00-2:00pm E.D.T.
Online
Mondays
JAN 13-APR 27
2020
1:00-2:00pm Eastern Time
Online
Mondays
SEP 9-DEC 16
2019
1:00-2:00pm E.S.T.
Online
Mondays
APR 29-JUL 29
2019
1:00-2:00pm E.D.T.
Online
Mondays
JAN 14-APR 8
2019
1:00-2:00pm Eastern Time
Online
Mondays
SEP 10-DEC 17
2018
1:00-2:00pm E.S.T.
Online
Wednesdays
APR 18-MAY 23
2018
10:00-11:30pm E.D.T.
Online
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.
Wednesdays
NOV 8 – FEB 7
2017/2018
8:30-10:00pm E.S.T.
Online
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.
Wednesdays
SEP 18 – OCT 23
2017
8:30-10:00pm E.D.T.
Online
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.
Wednesdays
JUL 12 – OCT 25
2017
8:30-10:00pm E.D.T.
Online
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.
Wednesday
JUL 24
2017
8:30-10:00pm E.D.T.
Online
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.
Wednesdays
MAY 3 – JUN 7
2017
8:30-10:00pm E.D.T.
Online
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.
Wednesday
APR 26
2017
* 3 sessions *
Online
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.
Wednesday
NOV 9
2016
7:00-9:00pm
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.
Tuesday
NOV 1
2016
7:00-9:00pm
Georgetown (Halton Hills)
* RECORDING FROM LIVE EVENT AVAILABLE *
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 *
Thursday
OCT 27
2016
7:00-9:00pm
Mississauga
Dr. Gil Tippy Clinical Director of the Rebecca School, a DIR school in New York City will present an information session about the DIR® Model. Open to the Public. Free Admission.