Oakwood Academy: Canada’s only DIR® school

Oakwood Academy: Canada’s only DIR® school

What is DIR? What is Floortime? Continuing with our series on schools using the Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR) model, let’s look at Oakwood Academy in Mississauga, Ontario. It’s the only DIR-based school in Canada and...
What an Ideal DIRFloortime® Program Looks Like

What an Ideal DIRFloortime® Program Looks Like

PHOTO CREDIT: Affect Autism What is DIR®? What is Floortime? DIR® Glossary Episode 27 The DIR® model is an ambitious one made up of many pieces. It involves a team of professionals who co-ordinate their services in the best interest of each child and family. It relies...
Slowing Down and Stretching Out Interactions

Slowing Down and Stretching Out Interactions

What is DIR®? What is Floortime? DIR® Glossary Episode 21 If there’s one thing I notice when I see or work with parents and their children, it’s that parents often rush interactions. Not only are we in a hurry with our children to get somewhere, but even...

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