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The DIR FloortimeModel
This conference will provide introductory training in the
DIR Floortime Model developed by Dr. Stanley
Greenspan and Dr. Serena Weider to treat children with
regulatory disorders and children with behaviours that
place them on the autism spectrum. The DIR
(Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship)
Model is a developmental relationship-based model thatuses
therapeutically guided interaction with the child as a
means of moving him/her up the developmental ladder.
Intervention is offered within the context of
developmentally designed play and learning situations.
The DIR Model uses emotional and motivating
experience-based learning to improve social skills,
language, independence, and to teach specific concepts
and academics.
The focus will be on how to encourage developmentally
appropriate interactions for children with various sensory
and developmental profiles, focusing on maintaining a
continuous flow of interactions, opening and closingmultiple
circles of communication, and affect regulation.
Affect-based approaches will illustrate how to encourage
the childs initiative, purposeful behaviour, shared
attention, engagement, problem solving, symbolic play,
and abstract thinking. Attention will be given to filling in
gaps in developmental levels, deepening the plot,
emotional constrictions, and conversations critical for
higher level thinking.
Learning Outcomes
After this conference, participants will be able to:
Identify the principles underlying Floortime
Describe the six stages of functional emotional developmen
Explain the specific core capacities that interrupt the
development process (i.e. auditory processing, sensory
reactivity, motor planning, etc.)
Discuss the developmental language model used to
organize treatment protocols
Use and integrate the DIR philosophy in treatment
Describe sensory integration development as it pertains
to the DIR model
Explain occupational therapy and speech therapy co-
treatment strategies and their impact on creating
intentionality
Describe The Greenspan Emotional Growth Chart, the
Functional Emotional Assessment Scale (FEAS), the
Affect Based Language Curriculum, and the DiagnosticManual for
Infancy and Early Childhood
Target Audience
This conference will be of interest to occupational
therapists
speech language pathologists, physical therapists,
developmental therapists, educators, mental health
professionals, parents, and others who work with children
with social and communication challenges such as autism.
PresentersSherri Cawn, MA, CCC-SLP, has 38
years of pediatric experience. She
received her graduate and
undergraduate degrees at the
University of Illinois and specializes in
treating infants, toddlers, and school-
aged children with developmental
challenges. She is a leading
practitioner of the DIR Model in speech and language
development and has trained extensively with Dr.
Greenspan and Dr. Weider. She is a faculty member withthe
Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and
Learning Disorders (ICDL) and trains other professionals
throughout the United States and overseas on the
theoretical concepts of DIR/Floortime. Sherri diagnoses,
treats, and advocates in inclusive settings for children
from infancy through adolescence who evidence
cognitive, speech and language disorders, and issues of
children on the autism spectrum continuum. Sherri is
clinical director and co-owner of Cawn Kranz &
Associates, Developmental Therapies in the north
suburban Chicago area.
Beth Osten, MS, OTR/L, has 34 years
of pediatric experience. She received
her graduate degree from the
University of Illinois in Chicago and
her undergraduate degree from the
University of Washington in Seattle.
Beth specializes in sensory processing
and motor disorders in infants and
young children including children on the autism spectrum
She is NDT trained and is certified in the administration of
the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT). Beth is
aco-author of the Test of Infant Motor Development (TIMP),
a diagnostic motor evaluation for premature and young
infants. She is a faculty member with the ICDL of the DIR
Certificate Program and speaks nationally and
internationally on this model for the treatment of autism
spectrum disorders. Beth has a pediatric private practice
in the north suburban Chicago area, Beth Osten and
Associates.
This conference will focus on the age group birth to seven
years.
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AGENDA
N DAY 1 | September 24, 2009
8:00 am - 9:00 amRegistration / Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:30 amINTRODUCTION Complexity of Developmental
Process The DIR Model Diagnosis to Treatment Introduction to
Floortime
10:30 am - 10:45 amNutrition Break / Door Prizes
10:45 am - 12:00 pmFLOORTIME Developmentally Informed Treatment
Principles and Practice Video Lab
12:00 pm - 1:00 pmLunch
1:00 pm - 2:30 pmTHE DIR MODEL Understanding Affect Role of
Affect Regulation within a Relationship Joint Attention Research
Six Stages of Emotional Development Addressing Processing
Difficulties
2:30 pm - 2:45 pmNutrition Break / Door Prizes
2:45 pm - 5:00 pmINDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES CoreCapacities for
Developmental Growth Development of Regulation and Attention
N DAY 2 | September 25, 2009
8:00 am - 9:00 amContinental Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:30 amINDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES (continued) Regulatory
Sensory Processing Disorders
10:30 am - 10:45 amNutrition Break / Door Prizes
10:45 am - 12:00 pmDEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE PROCESS Social Skills
and Social Communication Affect Cueing and Intentionality Non
Verbal Gestures
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:30 pmDEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE (continued) Auditory
Processing Visual Spatial Processing / Sequencing Problem Solving
Symbolic Capacity
2:30 pm - 2:45 pmNutrition Break / Door Prizes
2:45 pm - 5:00 pmDIR BASED ASSESSMENT Integrating theEmotional
and Developmental and the IndividualDifferences Video Lab Questions
and Wrap-up
Registration Information
Deadline for Early Bird Registration: August 23, 2009
*If a completed registration form and payment isreceived on or
before August 23, the delegates namewill be entered into a draw for
a Floortime Package(valued at approximately $300).
Deadline for Registration: September 18, 2009
Cost to Attend:
Professionals $50 Parents/Students $25(includes conference,
breakfasts, lunches, and breaks)
*We are sorry, but we are unable to provide childcarefor this
conference.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the TravelodgeHotel for
conference delegates at a special rate of$114.95 for the nights of
September 23rd and 24th(single or double occupancy). You must
reserve yourroom prior to August 23rd, 2009 in order the receive
this
rate. Please mention Autism Conference whenmaking your
reservation. (All rates are subject toapplicable taxes.)
Travelodge Hotel106 Circle Drive WestSaskatoon SK S7L 4L6Phone:
(306) 242-8881 or 1-888-278-4209
For any parents that wish to attend the conference but would
find the cost prohibitive, we invite you to contact theSaskatoon
Region Early Childhood Intervention program (306-655-1083) to
discuss the possibility of subsidizedregistration fees.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SCENT-FREE CONFERENCE
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This Conference is being hosted by the
Saskatoon Region Early Childhood Intervention Program
The Saskatoon Region Early Childhood Intervention Program is
part of a province wide
network of community based supports for families of children who
experience or are at risk
for developmental delays. Early Childhood Intervention Programs
utilize a strength based
approach to deliver family focused, home and centre based
services to families. This includes
children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role of the Early
Childhood Consultant/
Interventionist focuses on intervention:
to show parents new possibilities for helping their child and
improving
family life
to expand the way parents think about goals for their child
to show parents that consistent, focused teaching can result in
behaviour
changes that can have a positive impact on family life
to increase the childs independence and his/her ability to
participate in
social and community events to ensure the child reaches his/her
potential
For more information about these and other services provided by
the Saskatoon Region Early
Childhood Intervention Program, please contact:
Saskatoon Region Early Childhood Intervention Program
Kinsmen Childrens Centre
1319 Colony Street, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 2Z1
Phone: (306) 655-1083 | Email:
[email protected]
For more information about the Groundbreaking Strategies for
Autism
Interventions conference, please contact:
Events of Distinction
#101 - 2301 Avenue C North, Saskatoon SK S7L 5Z5
Phone: (306) 651-3118 | Fax: (306) 651-3119
Email: [email protected]
