D
“D” is for Developmental
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Understanding where the child is developmentally is essential to planning an intervention program. These six developmental milestones describe the developmental stage that every child must master for healthy social, emotional and intellectual growth.
I
“I” is for Individual Differences
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This involves assessing and understanding the child’s sensory profile, sensory processing capacities, motor profile, motor planning/sequencing capacities that may be impacting his/her ability to grow and learn. This describes ways each child takes in, responds to and comprehends sensations such as sound and touch, and how the child moves about and interacts in his/her environment.
R
“R” is for Relationship-Based
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Therapy places emphasis on strengthening the relationship between the child and his/her parents and family members. The DIR® approach encourages parents/family members to interact with a child in a way that helps them advance developmentally.
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What is the DIR® Model?
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DIR® Model
The DIR® approach is a comprehensive and holistic assessment and intervention program
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Please refer to the videos for further explanation:
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