DIR Floortime is a child-led, play-based approach that helps children build emotional, social, and communication skills. Instead of focusing on teaching specific tasks, this method promotes natural development through fun, meaningful interactions and relationships.
DIR stands for Developmental, Individual differences, and Relationship-based — three key ideas that make this approach so special.
We focus on how children move through natural stages of emotional and cognitive growth — from simple engagement to complex communication and problem-solving.
Every child experiences the world in their own unique way. DIR Floortime celebrates these differences and tailors each session to fit your child’s sensory and emotional needs — no “one-size-fits-all” approach here!
Children learn best when they feel connected. By building warm, trusting relationships, we create opportunities for shared joy, engagement, and growth.
Because DIR Floortime is child-led, it helps prevent frustration and emotional overload. By following the child’s interests and using preferred play activities, therapists build trust and reduce stress — turning potential meltdowns into moments of learning and connection.
DIR Floortime is supported by growing evidence showing its positive impact on communication, self-regulation, and social development in children with autism and other developmental differences.
You can explore more studies and resources at
ICDL.com
Every child deserves to be understood, supported, and celebrated. Let’s work together to help your child connect, grow, and thrive — one playful moment at a time.
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