Engaging Autism: Helping Children Relate, Communicate and Think with the DIR Floortime Approach

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The Floortime approach to autism and ASD ( autism spectrum disorders), described in this book by Drs Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder, focuses on the underlying deficits that lead to autism symptoms rather than on the symptoms themselves. The goal of floortime is to address the deficits That prevent a child from following the natural developmental progression that leads to satisfying relationships and meaningful communication.

Using the DIR/Floortime approach parents and professionals enter a child�s world and bring him into a world of shared relating, communicating, and thinking.

Part I defines autism and ASD, identifies early signs, and setting goals for work with children.

Part II shows how families can work toward the goals with their children.

Part III describes specific techniques of the model. Part IV looks at developing treatment plans and modifying school environments.

Part V focuses on working with specific problems.

Research that supports the DIR model is also included.