How DIR Supports Self-Expression in Nonverbal Children
Key Points: DIR Floortime helps nonverbal children express themselves by focusing on emotional connection and individualized interactions. Play-based, relationship-centered techniques create a safe environment for children to communicate without relying on words. Parents and caregivers can use specific DIR strategies to foster self-expression at home and in everyday situations. Have you ever sat across from […]
Enhancing Focus and Attention with DIR
Key Points: DIR/Floortime helps children improve focus and attention by engaging their emotions, interests, and relationships. Specific strategies like following a child’s lead and scaffolding challenges can sustain attention over longer periods. Parents and caregivers play a vital role in creating meaningful interactions that build attention skills step by step. Have you ever tried to […]
How to Build a DIR-Friendly Home Environment
Key Points: Creating a DIR-friendly home means designing spaces and routines that support engagement, regulation, and shared attention. Small adjustments in layout, lighting, sensory tools, and communication strategies can make everyday interactions more attuned to a child’s developmental needs. Thoughtful planning helps parents and caregivers make their home a consistent, nurturing place for practicing DIR/Floortime […]
The Role of Play in Child Development
Key Points: Play is a critical part of emotional, social, and cognitive development in children. DIR Floortime harnesses play to build meaningful connections and developmental milestones. Parents and caregivers can use play purposefully to foster communication, problem-solving, and self-regulation. Have you ever watched your child stack blocks, pretend to cook, or chase bubbles and wondered […]
The Science Behind DIR Floortime
Key Points: DIR Floortime is based on developmental, individual, and relationship-based principles grounded in neuroscience and child development. Research supports its effectiveness in fostering emotional regulation, communication, and social interaction in children with autism and related challenges. Parents and caregivers play a critical role in implementing DIR Floortime by following the child’s lead and co-creating […]
Unlocking Potential: The Power of DIR Play Therapy in Children’s Development
At DIRect Floortime, we believe that every child has the potential to connect, learn, and thrive—especially when supported through meaningful, relationship-based play. One of the most impactful approaches we use is DIR/Floortime therapy, a powerful model for play therapy for children that promotes emotional, social, and cognitive development in a natural and engaging way. Developed […]