What is a DIR/Floortime school?
A DIR school focuses on developmental learning rather than a skill-based learning. A DIR school looks at the unique individual profile of the child, taking into account mastery of developmental milestones, individual differences in sensory processing and internal drivers. Most importantly, DIR recognizes that children must have a warm connection with all the important people in their lives, and this includes their teachers, if they are going to climb the developmental ladder. The learning environment looks and feels different; there is an intense focus on mobilizing children’s interests, supporting their unique sensory systems, and wooing children into interactive experiences.
