DIR Floortime therapy is a child-centred approach that focuses on building relationships and promoting your child’s development in a natural and enjoyable way. Developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan, this innovative therapy approach is designed to meet the unique needs of children with developmental difficulties.

What is DIR Floortime Therapy?
DIR Floortime therapy is a comprehensive developmental approach that emphasizes the importance of play, emotional connection, and individualized support. It is based on the idea that children learn best through meaningful, interactive experiences with their caregivers.

How Does It Work?
In DIR Floortime therapy, the therapist follows the child’s lead and engages with them in their preferred activities. By doing so, the therapist can help the child learn and develop in a natural and enjoyable way. The therapy sessions occur on the floor, where the child can explore and play freely while the therapist supports and guides them.

The therapy is divided into six developmental stages, which build upon each other to promote the child’s growth and development. These stages include:

1. Regulation and Interest in the World: The child learns to regulate their emotions and attention and become interested in the world around them.
2. Engagement: The child learns to engage with others and respond to their social cues.
3. Two-Way Communication: The child learns to communicate meaningfully with others.
4. Shared Problem-Solving: The child learns to solve problems collaboratively with others.
5. Symbolic and Logical Thinking: The child learns to think symbolically and logically.
6. Emotional Ideas: The child learns to understand abstract concepts and emotional ideas.

Benefits:
DIR Floortime therapy can benefit your child’s development in many ways, including:

• Building strong relationships between the child and their caregiver
• Improving communication skills
• Increasing social interaction and emotional regulation
• Promoting problem-solving and creative thinking
• Encouraging positive behaviours and self-esteem
  
  

Initial Consulation $1,600

45-minute session $1,150

Led by certificated DIR Floortime® Practitioner