What is DIR/Floortime?
DIR/Floortime is a relationship-based approach that supports development through connection, play, and meaningful interactions. DIR stands for:
Developmental - meeting your child where they are and supporting the next steps in development
Individual Differences - honoring how your child processes the world (sensory, motor, emotional)
Relationship-Based - because connection is what drives growth
Instead of focusing on specific skills, we focus on your child as a whole - how they feel, think, communicate, and relate to others. We follow your child’s lead, join them in their world, and gently expand their ability to:
Communicate their wants, needs, and ideas
Stay engaged and connected with others
Regulate their emotions and body
Think flexibly and solve problems
Through playful, supportive interactions, your child builds the foundation for communication, learning, and relationships.
Who is DIR/Floortime for?
DIR/Floortime is designed for children ages 18 months to 21 years and their caregivers.
It is particularly supportive for autistic children and those with diverse communication, regulation, and developmental profiles.
Through a connection-based, child-led approach, we support each child in feeling understood, engaged, and confident as they grow and communicate in their own unique way.
How Does DIR/Floortime Therapy Work?
DIR/Floortime is most effective when it becomes part of your child’s everyday life - not just something that happens during a weekly session.
Children benefit from frequent, meaningful interactions throughout the day, often ranging from 8–30 hours per week of playful, connected engagement across routines like playtime, meals, and daily activities.
Sessions are play-based and child-led. We follow your child’s interests, join them in their world, and create opportunities for back-and-forth interaction, shared attention, and communication. Through these moments, we support your child in building connection, regulation, and expanding their ability to communicate and engage.
A key part of this approach is parent coaching. Rather than working only with your child, we work with you—so you feel confident supporting your child throughout your day.
Together, we will:
learn how to follow your child’s lead and expand their play
support regulation and emotional connection
recognize and respond to your child’s communication
turn everyday moments into opportunities for growth
Book a Free Consultation
We invite you to book a call with our lead speech therapist, megan
