Neuroscience in Education: Why the brain Isn’t going to school, or therapy Child development, education, and therapy often cling to familiar methods, even when research offers conclusive advancements. According to NIH, this resistance to change stems from deeply ingrained practices and traditional structures within these fields. Established curricula and therapeutic approaches can be slow to...
How to Create a ‘Greenspan Program’ More than Just an Intervention Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s approach to child development was revolutionary in its comprehensiveness. He understood that a child’s progress wasn’t just about isolated skills or therapies, but about creating a cohesive and harmonious ecosystem of support. Imagine a garden: instead of just focusing on individual...
Floortime vs. ABA: Understanding the Differences in Approaches to Autism When it comes to supporting children with autism, there are various therapeutic approaches available. Two prominent methods are Floortime (officially The Greenspan Floortime Approach®) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). While both aim to help children thrive, they differ significantly in their philosophies and techniques. This...
How Infants Learn Language: Dr. Greenspan Was Right 40 Years Ago! Learning a language is one of the most complex and impressive feats that humans accomplish. But how do we go from crying babies to fluent speakers in just a few short years? The answer lies in the intricate workings of the infant brain and...
Neurodivergence and Neuropotential: Embracing the Spectrum of Human Minds The human brain is a complex and wondrous organ, with each individual possessing a unique neurological makeup. In recent years, two concepts have emerged to describe this variability: neurodivergence and neuropotential. While both acknowledge the diverse ways our brains function, they offer different perspectives on this...
Caregiver Consistency and Responsiveness Matter (Stanley I Greenspan MD Inc. and its intervention, The Greenspan Floortime Approach®, DO NOT endorse or support ICDL or its DIRFloortime curriculum) In the 1970s, Dr. Stanley Greenspan, then Director of the Mental Health Study Center at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), pioneered research on early childhood development....
Creating Content Using The Greenspan Floortime Approach®: Trademarks and Branding Permissions Core Principles for Creating Videos Additional Tips Remember: The primary aim is to show the positive impact of The Greenspan Floortime Approach® on children’s social-emotional development. By focusing on clear, significant growth, you can inspire and educate other parents and professionals and showcase the...
The Greenspan/DIR™ Model and Greenspan Floortime® are Strength-Based **Stanley I Greenspan MD Inc. does not support ICDL or its DIRFloortime. Dr. Greenspan’s Greenspan/DIR™ Model draws inspiration from Piaget’s concept of progressive development, emphasizing the building blocks of child development. Throughout his 40 books, he uses “Milestones,” “Levels,” and “Stages” to illustrate how children grow by...
Child-centered interventions and Fidelity Measures Child-centered interventions, like The Greenspan Floortime Approach®, represent a paradigm shift in how we approach developmental support. They prioritize the child’s unique interests, learning styles, and emotional cues. This individualized focus is incredibly powerful, but it also necessitates a more nuanced approach to measuring the fidelity of its application. To...
“The Big Picture” Podcasts Copyright Stanley I Greenspan MD Inc. 2024 “The Big Picture” podcasts unlock the secrets of child development and Dr. Greenspan’s version of Floortime, The Greenspan Floortime Approach. New episodes every week! Understanding Dr. Greenspan’s Framework, and How it is Different from other versions of Non-Greenspan Floortime: Understanding Child Development: Master Dr....
