Understanding Your Child- Dr. Greenspan’s ‘Big Picture’ Greenspan/DIR Model
Whether you decide to use Greenspan Floortime or another intervention, starting with understanding your child’s individual needs, wants, and feelings is essential for a successful program. Each of Dr. Greenspan’s Social-Emotional Milestones describes a different Capacity for engaging and interacting with our social world. Understanding how each of these fit together, how our nervous (sensory) system can impact their development, and how our learning relationships can facilitate growth are imperative when helping a child achieve optimal development.