A View from the Floor: An Introduction to the DIR®/Floortime™ Model

Description

The Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based (DIR®/Floortime™) model is a framework that helps clinicians, parents, and educators conduct a comprehensive assessment and develop an intervention program tailored to the unique challenges and strengths of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental challenges. The objectives of DIR®/Floortime™ are to build healthy foundations for social, emotional, and intellectual capacities rather than focusing on skills and isolated behaviors. In this session, participants will explore the six stages of functional emotional and developmental capacities, the child’s individual differences, and importance of relationship.

Location Erikson Institute
451 N LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Date 4/11/2014 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Check in 8:30 AM)
Sponsor Erikson Institute
Trainer Sherri Cawn, M.A., CCC-SLP
Contact Matthew Zaradich (312) 893-7171 mzaradich@erikson.edu
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
Credit Hours 1.0 - Assessment
1.5 - Atypical Development
2.0 - Intervention
0.5 - Typical Development
Cost 150.00
Status Closed