How DIR/Floortime Supports Natural Speech and Communication Development
Key Points: Is there anything more joyful than seeing a child discover how to connect and communicate? For many families, that journey is unique. The Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based (DIR/Floortime) model provides a deeply engaging way to foster organic communication skills. Often paired with professional guidance, it becomes DIR Floortime speech therapy. This approach prioritizes emotional […]
How DIR Supports Kids with Auditory Processing Issues
Key points: Imagine trying to understand speech when every sound blends together—the hum of the fridge, a barking dog, a voice calling your name. For children with auditory processing issues, the world can feel confusing and noisy. DIR Therapy focuses on slowing interactions down, tuning into the child’s pace, and creating predictable patterns that strengthen […]
Teaching Emotional Recognition: Games for Autistic Children
Key Points Imagine if your child could read faces like a favorite story—understanding smiles, frowns, and everything in between. For many children with autism, emotions can seem like a secret language. DIR Therapy uses play-based games to make that language come alive. From mirror play to emotion cards, each activity builds awareness through connection and […]
5 Exciting Games to Improve Focus and Concentration for Kids
Key Points: Have you noticed your child having trouble sitting still or finishing tasks without getting distracted? Building focus early helps set the foundation for better learning, memory, and problem-solving skills in the future. Brain games for kids make sharpening attention fun. With the right activities, children can practice concentration naturally, without feeling like it’s […]
Eye Contact Anxiety in Autism: A DIR Floortime Approach
Key points: For many autistic children and adults, eye contact is not a simple social cue — it can feel overwhelming, intrusive, or anxiety-provoking. This discomfort often becomes a barrier to engagement, connection, and communication. In this article, you’ll find a compassionate and practical guide to understanding eye contact anxiety within autism, and how a […]
Managing Sensory Overload in Children with Autism
Key Points Imagine your child’s world filled with sounds that seem too loud, lights that feel too bright, or fabrics that itch like sandpaper. For children with autism, sensory overload can make ordinary moments—like brushing teeth or entering a classroom—overwhelming. DIR Therapy helps decode those reactions, turning distress into understanding. Instead of avoiding sensations, children […]
5 Fun Sensory Play Ideas for Your 6-Month-Old Baby
Key Points: Ever wonder what’s going on inside your baby’s curious little mind? At six months, your baby is learning faster than ever, reaching, grabbing, listening, and responding to the world around them. These discoveries don’t just happen by chance; they’re built through play. The best activities for 6-month-old babies combine fun with gentle stimulation […]
What DIR Floortime Therapy Looks Like in Your Living Room
Key Points: DIR Floortime is a therapeutic play method built around understanding your child’s developmental level, honoring their individual differences, and leveraging your relationship to promote growth. The name “Floortime” hints at one of its core practices — adults physically joining children on the floor, engaging through their world and expanding it together. If you […]
How DIR/Floortime Therapy Supports Reciprocal Communication and Turn-Taking for Autism
Key Points: When a child with autism begins to connect—through a smile, gesture, or simple turn in play—it’s a breakthrough moment. That’s where DIR/Floortime Therapy comes in. DIR Floortime emphasizes emotional engagement through playful interaction, meeting children where they are emotionally and developmentally. Unlike structured teaching, it builds relationships first, skills second. Every laugh or […]
Sensory Diet for Autism: Activities & Examples to Try
Key Points: Imagine if your body had a “reset button” that helped you stay calm, alert, and ready to learn. For many children with autism, that’s what a sensory diet feels like. A sensory diet is a personalized set of activities designed to balance the nervous system. It’s not about food—it’s about the right kind […]