🗺️ 𝗠𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆! ⦿ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲: Set up an environment where a variety of toys, art supplies, and sensory materials are accessible. This encourages children to choose what interests them the most, further fostering that sense of autonomy. ⦿ 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻: Pay close attention to both the themes and scenarios children explore during play. Listen to their conversations, even if they’re talking to themselves or their toys, as this can provide valuable insights into their thoughts and emotions. ⦿ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁: While it can be tempting to offer suggestions or intervene, practice restraint. Let the child take the lead, and only join the play if they invite you to or if there is an unsafe situation unfolding. ⦿ 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: When you do participate, ask open-ended questions that encourage deeper thinking and conversation. This can help children reflect on their play and experiences. ⦿ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Positive feedback fosters a sense of pride and independence, motivating them to continue exploring and leading in their play and elsewhere. . . . . . . #DIRFloortime #Floortime #FloortimeTherapy #FollowTheChild #ChildLed #ChildLedLearning #ChildLedLearningThroughPlay #LearnThroughPlay #LearnThroughPlaying #PlayBased #PlayBasedPreSchool #PlayBasedEducation #AutismTherapy #AutismTeacher #AutismEducation #OccupationalTherapists #SpeechTherapists #PsychologistsOfInstagram #SocialWorkers #SpecialEducation #ArtTherapists #MusicTherapists #RecreationalTherapy #PediatricTherapy (fb)

🎉 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗! Join us for the 2025 International DIRFloortime Conference this October. 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦: Our annual online conference brings together professionals and families from around the world, with last year’s event drawing over 1,000 attendees from 60+ countries. This year features 40+ presentations over 10 days, and includes a diverse group of presenters such as a wide variety of therapists (OTs, SLPs, PTs, etc.), psychologists, educators, parent advocates, and more! 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘: 1️⃣ 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲: ---------------------------------------- 5:00 - 5:30 PM US ET DIRFloortime® Conference Opening ---------------------------------------- 5:30 - 6:30 PM US ET Considering Kaplan’s and Maslow’s Laws of the Instrument in DIRFloortime Practice: Maintaining flexibility in our conceptualizations and practices as parents and professionals - Dr. Jeffrey Guenzel, EdD, LPC, ICDL's CEO, DIR-Expert ---------------------------------------- 7:00 - 8:30 PM US ET Five (or so) Things You Could Do Today to Make Your Floortime Effective! - Dr. Gil Tippy, PsyD, DIR-Expert ---------------------------------------- 2️⃣ 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘄𝗼: ---------------------------------------- 8:00 - 9:30 AM US ET FEAS(t) Your Eyes: The launchpad for developmental practice - Helen Groth, MAEd, DIR-Expert - Laura Westbrook, MS, OTR/L, DIR-Expert ---------------------------------------- 10:00 - 11:30 AM US ET Building Bridges: How DIRFloortime aligns with Middle Eastern cultural values - Zaineb Ghlayem, MEd, DIR-Advanced - Nagwa Khedr, EI Specialist, DIR-Expert ---------------------------------------- View the remainder of the schedule: https://www.icdl.com/conferences/2025/schedule . . . . . . #DIRFloortime #Floortime #FloortimeTherapy #OnlineConference #ContuningEd #ASHA #AOTA #APA #ASWB #NBCC #FloortimeBrasil #DIRFloortimeBrasil #FloortimeIstanbul #FloortimeTürkiye #FloortimeTerapi #OccupationalTherapists #SpeechTherapists #SpecialEducator #Counselors #Psychologists #SocialWorkers #ParentAdvocate #MusicTherapist #ArtTherapist #AutismParents (fb)