Resources

Explore a collection of resources that have been helpful to me and the families I've worked with over the years. From DIRFloortime® and child development to neurodiversity-affirming information and practical tools, I hope you'll find something here that offers insight, support, or a new perspective.

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The Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning (ICDL) is one of the organizations behind the DIRFloortime® model. They provide education, training, resources, and a directory of DIRFloortime® providers to help families and professionals better understand child development and build meaningful, relationship-based connections that support each child's unique strengths and needs.

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Dr. Stanley Greenspan

Book cover titled "Engaging Autism" by Stanley I. Greenspan and Serena Wieder with a photo of a young boy with brown hair, smiling, wearing a blue shirt, framed in green, with a green banner at the bottom.
Book cover titled "Engaging Autism" by Stanley I. Greenspan and Serena Wieder with a photo of a young boy with brown hair, smiling, wearing a blue shirt, framed in green, with a green banner at the bottom.

Engaging Autism

A great introduction to the DIR framework which was developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan. This book provides practical advice for the many scenarios you may encounter with your child.

Book cover titled "We Chose Play" with subtitle "Raising an Autistic Child to Thrive and Feel Understood" by Daria C. Brown. The cover features a photo of a woman and a young boy running on a grassy field, with trees and a park in the background.
Book cover titled "We Chose Play" with subtitle "Raising an Autistic Child to Thrive and Feel Understood" by Daria C. Brown. The cover features a photo of a woman and a young boy running on a grassy field, with trees and a park in the background.

We Choose Play

Daria Brown is the creator behind the Affect Autism podcast which covers a wide range of topics related to neurodivergent children and their families. She is also an avid DIRFloortime parent and advocate, supporting the International Council for Development and Learning (ICDL).

Book cover titled 'Floortime Strategies to Promote Development in Children and Teens,' showing a woman and a young boy engaging in an activity in a colorful playroom.
Book cover titled 'Floortime Strategies to Promote Development in Children and Teens,' showing a woman and a young boy engaging in an activity in a colorful playroom.

Floortime Strategies

This book breaks down the DIRFLoortime framework into easy-to-read steps on how to jump in and start supporting your child. A must have book that gives practical strategies to support each developmental stage.

A girl with curly hair raising her hands, with a blue banner featuring the Maude Le Roux Academy logo at the top.
A girl with curly hair raising her hands, with a blue banner featuring the Maude Le Roux Academy logo at the top.

Maude Le Roux Academy

Maude Le Roux is a DIR Expert Training Leader for The International Council on Development and Learning, an occupational therapist, and the creator of the Developmental Pathways Model. With well over 20 years of experiences, Maude offers professional courses to deepen understanding of neurodivergent, sensory, and developmental differences.

Book cover titled "Behavioral Challenges in Children with Autism and Other Special Needs" and "The Developmental Approach" by Diane Cullinan, MD. Features a young boy in a red coat bouncing a pink balloon against a green wooden background.
Book cover titled "Behavioral Challenges in Children with Autism and Other Special Needs" and "The Developmental Approach" by Diane Cullinan, MD. Features a young boy in a red coat bouncing a pink balloon against a green wooden background.

Behavioral Challenges in Children with ASD

Written by Diane Cullinane, this book discusses common in’s and out’s of concerning behaviors in special needs children. It offers an eye opening comparison to the traditional behavioral approaches to using those rooted in child development.

Logo for affected autism with a candle flame below it, and text about DIR® and the science of hope, dated December 20, 2024, from a podcast.
Logo for affected autism with a candle flame below it, and text about DIR® and the science of hope, dated December 20, 2024, from a podcast.

Affect Autism

A podcast and blog that explores a variety of topics surrounding neurodivergence and development. Hosted by Daria Brown, the show interviews many leading experts across fields such as Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and more. Daria also interviews many neurodivergent individuals who share their own experiences.

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