Our services
Discover the power of DIR Floortime Therapy – an innovative approach to fostering emotional and social development in children.
In-Home
DIR Floortime Therapy
An DIR Floortime Therapist will visit your home to work individually with your child. Personal sessions ensure dedicated attention and care tailored to your child's needs.
Additionally, DIR Floortime therapy will be integrated into the plan, supporting your child's emotional and social development through interactive and playful methods.
DIRFloortime Therapy
Our DIR Floortime therapy services provide a beautiful setting for therapy sessions. Your child will thrive in our friendly, warm, and professional environment.
Additionally, DIR Floortime therapy is incorporated into our approach, enhancing your child's emotional and social development through engaging and playful activities.
Family Training & Support
Our treatment plans include a robust parent training component, gathering parental input on therapy, and empowering parents to actively participate in the therapeutic process.
Additionally, DIR Floortime therapy is integrated into our programs, enriching your child's emotional and social growth through interactive and enjoyable activities.
School-based
Support
Our staff closely collaborates with your child’s educators to provide essential training and supervision, ensuring consistent developmental intervention methods are implemented at school.
In addition, DIR Floortime therapy is seamlessly integrated into our approach, fostering your child's emotional and social development through interactive and playful engagements.
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Social Skills
Building strong social awareness takes time and practice, but with DIR Floortime, every interaction becomes a step toward connection. Our small group sessions in New Jersey are designed to foster empathy, collaboration, and communication.
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Sensory Regulation
Navigating sensory experiences can be overwhelming, but with our gentle, tailored approach, children learn to regulate their senses with ease. Through engaging, sensory-focused activities.
Greater Independence
We believe in nurturing independence from the start. Our personalized floortime therapy sessions in Lakewood, NJ are designed to guide your child toward self-sufficiency, helping them manage emotions, social interactions.
Communication Skills
Strong communication is essential for building meaningful relationships, and at WonDIRfulPlay, we focus on helping your child express themselves with clarity and confidence. Through interactive, tailored activities.
FAQs
What age group is DIR Floortime therapy most suitable for?
DIR Floortime therapy is most suitable for young children, particularly those in the early stages of development. However, it can be adapted for older children and even adolescents, depending on their developmental needs and goals. The approach is flexible and can be tailored to suit various ages and developmental levels.
How does DIR Floortime therapy differ from other types of therapy for autism?
DIR Floortime therapy differs from other types of therapy for autism by its emphasis on following the child’s lead and interests during play. Instead of focusing solely on correcting behaviors, DIR Floortime prioritizes emotional and relational development. It encourages spontaneous and interactive play, helping children develop their own ideas and feelings, which can lead to more natural social interactions.
Who can conduct DIR Floortime therapy?
DIR Floortime therapy can be conducted by qualified professionals such as psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, as well as by parents who have been trained in this method. The key is to create a supportive and engaging environment that fosters the child’s development.
What is DIR Floortime therapy?
DIR Floortime therapy is an intervention method for children with developmental disorders, including autism. It focuses on engaging the child through play and interactions that are tailored to their interests and emotional developmental level. The goal of the therapy is to support the child's emotional, social, and communication development.
What does a DIR Floortime therapy session look like?
A DIR Floortime therapy session typically involves playing with the child in a natural environment, such as at home or in a preschool. The therapist or parent engages in play, following the child’s lead and introducing interactions that encourage communication and relationship building. Sessions are tailored to the individual needs and interests of the child.
