Empowering Families: Resources for Developmental Journeys
What is DIR?
These Resources can provide more information on the DIR®-Floortime™ approach we take with families at Attune Therapy.
Using Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate and Think
A comprehensive guide to understanding and connecting with children on the autism spectrum.
Building Healthy Minds
Explores how experiences shape intelligence and emotional well-being.
Understanding Sensory Integration
Seeking a professional who can help you understand your child’s unique individual profile and sensory needs, will unlock ways to help with navigating daily activities
Beyond Behaviors
Shifts focus from managing behaviors to understanding their root causes.
Navigating Daily Living Activities: Eating, Sleeping & Toileting
Supporting children with developmental differences often involves addressing daily living activities. We’ve compiled resources that have helped many families successfully navigate challenges related to eating, sleeping, and toileting.
Eating/Feeding Support
For challenges around eating and feeding, explore Feeding Matters, a global organization dedicated to pediatric feeding disorder awareness. If you’re in the Chicagoland area, Rush Autism Care also offers specialized feeding support.
- Feeding Matters
- Rush Autism Care (Chicagoland)
Sleeping Strategies
Promoting restful sleep is crucial. Consider the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and The Integrative Listening System for auditory interventions. The Dreampad also offers gentle, calming music through bone conduction.
Toileting Tips
Potty training can be a journey. The book “Engaging Autism“ provides valuable guidance. Remember, patience and a relaxed, step-by-step approach are key to making it fun and successful for your child.
“In children with special needs, potty training often comes later. Often, the child is not ready in terms of their language and intellectual development. The key is to do it in a relaxed fashion, step by step, making it fun for your child.”
Empowering Skills: Bike Riding & Supportive Products
Learning new skills and utilizing supportive tools can significantly enhance a child’s independence and comfort. We highlight resources for teaching bike riding and a product designed for sensory regulation.
Bike Riding Success
Teaching a child to ride a bike can be a rewarding milestone. Discover innovative techniques to make this process faster and more enjoyable. This resource provides a step-by-step guide to help your child master this exciting skill.
Supportive Products
Sensory regulation can be vital for comfort and focus. Sensacalm Weighted Blankets are a popular choice, providing gentle, even pressure that can help calm the nervous system, improve sleep, and reduce anxiety.
Explore Sensacalm Weighted Blankets