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We help parents relate and connect with their neurodivergent childrenLatest Podcasts/Posts:
Floortime Coaching for Different Parenting Styles
Photo: Annie SprattThis Week's GuestThis week I welcome Gabriela Michaca who is a licensed school neuropsychologist and also just received her Masters in Occupational Therapy. Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR) Model Expert and Training...
The Somatosensory System and Tactile Perception
Photo: Annie SprattThis Week's GuestOccupational Therapist Maude Le Roux is back again this week to discuss the sense of touch, or tactile perception, part of the 'I', Individual differences. Maude is a Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR)...
Physical Therapy is Enhanced Using a Floortime Lens
This Week's GuestMary Beth Crawford is a licensed Physical therapist and Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR) Expert Training Leader who founded Baby Steps Therapy in 2008. Mary Beth regularly provides lectures and in-service training to...
We Advocate for the Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR®) Approach for Children with Developmental Differences
Developmental
This approach is developmental in nature, not behavioural. We meet others where they are, developmentally, in order to support and guide their developmental trajectory, which is different for everyone.
Individual Differences
We all have individual circumstances and sensory processing differences that vary greatly from one another which inform our understanding of how we interact with the world and with others.
Relationship-based
With genuine affect, we create those warm and nurturing relationships that are tailored to each of our individual differences and will help support us moving forward in our development.
Floortime
Floortime is joining others in their interests to respectfully and playfully support their individual development through shared, joyful, spontaneous interactions. We all need to feel safe to play to grow and learn.
