DIR®/Floortime

DIR®/Floortime is a child-led, relationship-based approach to supporting development. Instead of working on a child, we work with them—following their interests, honoring their sensory needs, and meeting them exactly where they are.

This approach supports growth in social-emotional development, communication, and play while staying rooted in respect for each child’s individuality. It’s especially beneficial for children with autism, language delays, and complex medical needs—but it can nurture connection for any child.

Toddler girl sitting on the floor

DIR®/Floortime in action looks like:

  • Following a child’s lead in play

  • Discovering and building on their interests

  • Supporting authentic communication in all its forms

  • Encouraging sibling and caregiver participation

  • Centering strengths to support areas of growth

You might be wondering…

Erin sitting on the floor providing play therapy to a young client

  • DIR/Floortime can benefit children who:

    • Have autism or developmental delays

    • Struggle with attention, flexibility, or regulation

    • Find it hard to connect with others or sustain interactions

    • Experience challenges with play, imagination, or social skills

  • Through play, we encourage children to:

    • Engage and connect in ways that feel natural to them

    • Build emotional and social understanding

    • Develop problem-solving and flexible thinking

    • Strengthen the building blocks of communication and learning

  • Sessions are playful, interactive, and centered on your child’s unique interests. We join your child in their world and gently invite them into new experiences. Parents are guided on how to use DIR/Floortime strategies in everyday routines, making therapy an extension of daily life.

  • We are in network with Medicaid (fee-for-service) and Babynet. We are out of network with other insurances, but can offer a superbill.

    Pricing for sessions is as follows:

    • $250 for evaluations

    • $150 per hour session

    • $75 per half hour session

“We join your child in their world and gently invite them into new experiences.”

— Erin Forward
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