IECD-580 Theory and Practice of DIR/Floortime4 semester credits
This course provides an initial opportunity for students to learn about and apply the theoretical concepts of the DIR/Floortime model, and demonstrate increased competencies as a professional working with this model in clinical or educational settings.
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Outcome(s):
Students successfully completing this course will:
1. Have a basic understanding of the core elements of the “D” Developmental, “I” Individual and “R” Relationship Theoretical, Assessment and Intervention Model in the home and school setting.
2. Have a basic understanding of the D = Developmental-the core elements of the 6 basic functional emotional developmental capacities (FEDC’s):
a. Attention and Regulation
b. Engagement
c. Two-Way Communication
d. Complex Gestures and Shared Problem-Solving
e. Emotional Ideas
f. Logical Thinking
3. Be introduced to assessing the emergence and constrictions of the first 6 FEDC’s.
4. Have a basic understanding of the I = Individual-core elements of an individual profile:
a. Sensory Systems
b. Motor Planning and Sequencing
c. Visual Spatial processing
d. Language = expression and comprehension
e. Medical and Biological factor
f. Temperament-Emotional regulation
g. Culture
5. Have a basic understanding of the R = Relationship-Role of Affect in caregiver, family, community, educational and therapeutic relationships
6. Have a basic understanding of specific Floortime™- Based principles
7. Be introduced to scientific evidence supporting the DIR® model and Floortime™ intervention
8. Observe a video clip and:
a. Integrate comments from students of different disciplines
b. Reflect upon the different aspects of the intervention and case conceptualization
c. Use self-reflection to integrate DIR® theory and technique
d. Reflect upon the work of fellow students and provide useful insights in a collaborative and non-judgmental way
e. Integrate weekly readings into observations
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