DIR® is an abbreviation for Developmental,
Individual Differences, Relationship-based. DIR® is a model – a
framework - for thinking about a child's complete development,
from infancy into whole joyful personhood. While DIR® can be a
helpful way to think about any child's development, it is
particularly useful in working with children with developmental
delays, PDD, SI, behavioral issues, etc. In this course, we'll
discuss the basic principles of DIR®, and learn about Floortime,
a strategic, emotion-driven way of playing and interacting with
a child that helps a child initiate and respond at higher and
higher developmental levels. We'll also discuss the importance
of understanding each child's unique sensory profile and how to
incorporate this knowledge into Floortime sessions. Parents will
leave each week with many ideas that may be implemented
immediately with their children. Participants will be encouraged
to read The Child with Special Needs (ISBN: 0201407264)
which will serve as a basis for many of our discussions.
Instructor:
Sarah Measures,
M.Ed., PGCE
This course is designed to be a follow-up
to Floortime: Helping Parents work with children with
developmental delays. The course will center around helping
parents become more effective Floortimers. (Floortime is a
strategic, emotion-driven way of playing and interacting with a
child that helps a child initiate and respond at higher and
higher developmental levels.) We will study videotapes of
parents using Floortime with their children to discuss Floortime
principles. Parents will learn specific skills and will be
encouraged to put them into practice. We will also provide a
safe environment for parents to brainstorm specific situations
they are facing when working with their own child. Guided
discussion will be a significant part of each session. It is
recommended that parents have either taken our first course or
have read the book, The Child with Special Needs (ISBN:
0201407264), prior to the first class.
Instructor:
Sarah Measures,
M.Ed., PGCE
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