What is DIR/Floortime?
DIR/Floortime consists of three components:
- D – Developmental: understanding the child’s current developmental stage.
- I – Individual Differences: taking into account the child’s sensory profile, learning style, pace, and interests.
- R – Relationship-Based: fostering development through emotional connection and interaction.
Floortime is play at the child’s level, where the therapist or parent does not instruct but enters the child’s play to gradually support and expand their development through their interests.
Who is Floortime suitable for?
The method is effective for children with:
- Autism spectrum disorder
- ADHD and hyperactivity
- Speech or psycho-emotional developmental delay
- Sensory integration disorders
- Social-emotional difficulties
- Behavioral challenges
- Low motivation for interaction
How does Floortime work?
The therapist:
1. Observes
Identifies the child’s interests, developmental level, and sensory characteristics.
2. Joins
Enters the play without forcing or disrupting the natural process.
3. Expands the circle
Gradually encourages new communication and emotional skills:
- gesture
- eye contact
- addressing others
- shared actions
- initiative
- solving simple tasks
4. Builds development through emotions
Emotional safety stimulates the development of speech, self-regulation, and cognitive functions.
What skills does Floortime develop?
- Speech and communication
- Social interaction and emotional relationships
- Ability to concentrate
- Self-regulation
- Sensory integration
- Flexible thinking
- Initiative and independence
- Ability to play and cooperate
Advantages
Proven international techniques for effective neurorehabilitation
Normalisation and improvement of neurophysiological potential in children and adults
A team of specialists who work within a common scientific approach
A unique institution that combines medicine, psychology, biophysics, and functional diagnostics.
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