This is a forum for people in the San Diego or Southern Cal region who are learning DIR/Floortime and want to share their experiences, ask questions and share ideas/information.

The DIR (Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based)/Floortime approach provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and treating children challenged by autism spectrum and related disorders. It focuses on helping children master the building blocks of relating, communicating and thinking, rather than on symptoms alone. For a detailed overview, read What is DIR/Floortime.
• "D" is for Developmental. Understanding where the child is developmentally is critical to planning a treatment program. The Six Developmental Milestones describes the developmental milestones that every child must master for healthy emotional and intellectual growth.
• "I" is for Individual-Difference. Each child has a unique way of taking in the world - sights, sounds, touch, etc - and responding to it. Biological Challenges describes the various processing issues that make up a child's individual differences and that may be interfering with his ability to grow and learn.
• "R" is for Relationship-Based. Building relationships with primary caregivers is a critical element in helping a child return to a healthy developmental path. Learn about Floortime, a centerpiece of the DIR approach that encourages parents and others important in the child's life to interact with him in a way that helps him advance developmentally.
the above information was taken from www.ICDL.com and www.Floortime.org

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