by Skill Point Therapy | Jan 23, 2025 | DIR/Floortime
DIR/Floortime strategies for autism support emphasize a customized, play-based approach designed to encourage social-psychological growth and communication. Key elements of this method include establishing an emotional connection, promoting child-led activities, and...
by Skill Point Therapy | Jan 4, 2025 | DIR/Floortime
The DIR/Floortime model is a therapeutic framework aimed at fostering social-emotional growth in children, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder. Developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder in the 1990s, it emphasizes tailored approaches based on...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Dec 18, 2024 | DIR/Floortime
The developmental, distinctiveness-diversity, relationship-based (DIR)/Floortime model has increasingly been acknowledged as a profound tool in fostering heartfelt and social growth in children. This approach, centering on child-led interventions, play, and...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Dec 11, 2024 | DIR/Floortime
DIR/Floortime for autism is a transformative therapeutic approach that has made a significant impact at our pediatric therapy center. As an occupational therapist working alongside speech and physical therapists, I’ve witnessed firsthand how this method fosters...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Nov 7, 2024 | DIR/Floortime
DIR/Floortime, a pioneering approach to speech therapy, is gaining significant recognition for its effectiveness in fostering the development of communication skills in children with developmental challenges. By emphasizing child-led play and nurturing relationships,...
by Ernie Bilodeau | Oct 27, 2024 | DIR/Floortime
Parents sometimes ask, “What is DIR/Floortime?”. DIR/Floortime is an exciting approach Dr. Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder created. This unique model highlights the importance of connecting with children in ways that speak to their hearts and minds....
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