DIR/Floortime Intervention

DIR/Floortime (Developmental, Individual-differences, & Relationship-based) is a therapeutic approach designed to promote emotional and developmental growth in children with autism by meeting them at their current developmental level and building upon their interests. This method focuses on

Engaging and connecting

Encouraging interaction through play & communication.

Building social-emotional skills

Helping children understand and manage their emotions.

Encouraging problem-solving

Supporting children in navigating social interactions and environmental challenges.

Our DIRFloortime intervention program is an integrative, child-centered approach designed to help children with developmental challenges like autism, sensory processing disorders, and cognitive delays. The program emphasizes the development of key adaptive skills across multiple domains

Experties in!

Communication

We focus on improving both verbal and non-verbal communication. This includes helping children express their needs, desires, and feelings more effectively, fostering stronger connections with others.

Emotional Regulation

Our program teaches children how to understand and manage their emotions, which is crucial for navigating everyday social interactions and reducing anxiety or frustration. This involves techniques that help children recognize their emotional states and develop strategies to cope with overwhelming feelings.

Social Interaction

Through guided play and interactive sessions, we encourage children to engage more effectively with peers and adults, fostering a sense of belonging and cooperation. This involves working on skills like turn-taking, eye contact, and responding to social cues.

Problem-Solving

We promote cognitive flexibility and critical thinking, helping children approach challenges with creativity and resilience. Activities are designed to stimulate thinking patterns that encourage exploration, hypothesis testing, and adaptive problem-solving.

Motor Skills

Our program includes exercises and activities that enhance both gross and fine motor skills, essential for daily tasks and overall physical coordination. This could involve activities like building with blocks for fine motor precision or using swings and obstacle courses for gross motor skills.

Flexible Delivery in Multiple Settings

Recognizing that every child thrives in different environments, we offer our DIRFloortime services across multiple settings.

In-Home Services

Providing therapy in the comfort of your home allows for personalized, real-world practice of skills in the child’s natural environment, fostering quicker adaptation and generalization of new skills.

In-Clinic

Our clinic offers a controlled, resource-rich environment where children can engage in therapy with access to specialized equipment and materials designed to enhance their developmental progress.

Telehealth

For families who need flexibility or live far from our clinic, telehealth services offer a convenient way to receive expert guidance and support, allowing for continuity of care without the need for travel.

School-Based Services

Integrating our program within the school setting helps children apply their skills in an academic and social environment, supporting their educational success and peer relationships.

Who Can Benefit?

Social engagement and interaction with others
Emotional regulation and managing sensory overload
Language and communication delays
Motor coordination and daily living skills
Cognitive flexibility and problem-solving

Each session is tailored to meet the individual needs of the child, ensuring that they not only develop essential skills but also enjoy the process of learning and growth. Through play-based, relationship-driven interactions, we empower children to achieve their developmental milestones in a joyful and meaningful way. Our goal is to help every child build a foundation of skills that will support them throughout their lives, fostering independence, confidence, and a strong sense of self.