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Introduction to Floortime
An introduction to Floortime by Dr. Stanley Greenspan himself Let us give you an introduction to Floortime! During a television interview, Dr. Stanley Greenspan introduced his Floortime model and approach. He identified three key developments from his research on children with developmental problems. The first of these is the importance of affect and relationships for…
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Is medication a good autism intervention strategy? How much medication should I give my child?
Is medication a good autism strategy? More often than not, the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, or of one who’s been diagnosed with a learning disability, has faced the question of whether medication is a good autism strategy. The same question holds true with professionals–‘Is medication a good autism therapeutic intervention tool?’….
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Language Learning: Learning versus Modeling
A language-learning tip from Dr. Greenspan: Create language learning situations for your child even if doing so gets them a little frustrated. Don’t simply give them a list of words to memorize or expect them to learn language by having someone model word usage for them. Children need to emotionally connect to words for those…
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Level 3 Greenspan Floortime® Certificate Training
Level 3 Greenspan Floortime® Certificate Training Overview: This Advanced Training Certificate prepares professionals to become a parent/caregiver Greenspan Floortime® Coach or Advanced Greenspan Floortime® Practicioner. It is designed for individuals who possess a deep understanding of Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s framework, recognize its broader applications beyond autism, and embody self-reflection. Training Components: Interactive training, discussion groups,…
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Level 4 Greenspan Floortime® Certificate Training
Level 4 Greenspan Floortime® Certificate Training Overview: This Expert Training Certificate prepares professionals to become educational lecturers in the Greenspan/DIR™ Model and The Greenspan Floortime Approach®. It is designed for individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, possess a deep understanding of Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s framework, recognize its broader applications beyond autism, and embody self-reflection. Training Components:…