DIR/Floortime in the School System

Description

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How does one apply the Developmental Individual Differences, Relationship Model (DIR) in the school system? Is DIR only about play and does it hold any educational relevance at all?  

This workshop will use Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s 6 developmental milestones and provide educational reasoning for applying this model in the school system. The DIR/Floortime model is complements many teaching models, including utilizing “teachable moments” in early intervention.  

Educators working in pre-school settings will find the model and strategies helpful in planning intervention, targeting various behaviors, and educational and clinical reasoning. Be prepared to use social-emotional development that supports educational goals with a team approach that will provide consistent, similar expectations that will serve every child’s need for emotional safety and security, thus making them more available for learning. During the afternoon program, we will discuss two cases from the preschool prepared by two educators on a ppt template provided by the speaker to demonstrate application in the school system. 

Note: This workshop supports the DIR Model created and trained through ICDL; however, it does not replace this certificate training. It may behoove the participant to also complete the DIR101 training which is offered through Bridging Talents each November. 

Outline/Agenda

9:00-10:30 am  DIR Guidelines for the School System   

10:30-11:00 am   Morning Break   

11:00-12:30 am   Floortime Strategies for the Classroom  

12:30-1:30 pm   Lunch  

1:30-3:00pm   Case study 1 from school  

3:00-3:30 pm  Afternoon Break  

3:30-5:00 pm  Case Study 2 from school 

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify at least 4 core reasons for each of the 6 levels that makes the DIR Model educationally relevant and practical to use in classrooms 
2. List at least 5 different Floortime Strategies for each of the 6 developmental levels that will support learning through intrinsic motivation and increased participation of the school learner 
3. Discuss two case studies in a group setting of peers to demonstrate practical application of the DIR Model into the classroom 

Provider Name: The Maude Le Roux Academy 

Presenter: Maude Le Roux OTR/L, IMC, SIPT, CTC, DIR-FT Expert Trainer 

Bio: Maude Le Roux is an occupational therapist with an extensive following of professionals across the globe. She was certified in DIR/Floortime through ICDL in 2005 and has been training as an Expert Training Leader since 2011. She completed the SIPT training in 2002 and Sensory Integration forms the foundation from which she continues to develop different tracks of assessment and intervention. Maude is certified in multiple different techniques that she applies uniquely through her Developmental Pathways Model (DPM). She owns and directs a clinical practice in Glen Mills, PA, where she has a team of dedicated professionals, many of whom had been with her over 10 years as well as being with her since inception of her practice in 2001. Maude opened the online Maude Le Roux Academy in 2019 which enables her to train other professionals in her methodologies in a comprehensive way. She gives back to her community by serving on different boards and currently serves on the Board of Directors for ATTACh, a national organization dedicated to serve families and children with attachment related difficulties and trauma informed care. She co-authored the book “Our Greatest Allies” in 2011 with Lauren O’Malley describing the journey of one autistic child. 

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Educators, Social workers, Psychologists, Nurses, Classroom Assistants 

Educational Level: Intermediate 

Pre-Requisites: None 

Number of Participants: Unlimited 

Instructional Methods: PowerPoint, Video, Group Discussion 

Contact Hours: 6 hours 

Questions? Email [email protected]