What is a
Developmental
Relationship-based
approach?
Developmental Relationship-based Interventions (DRBI) value and utilize an individual's strengths, interests, and strongest relationships to help their overall development.
The DIR (Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based) model is comprised of 16 social emotional developmental capacities. WildWorks Therapy uses the DIR model in conjunction with sensory integration strategies in order to better integrate emotional processing with sensory experiences.
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To learn more about DIRFloortime, Sensory Integration, and Occupational Therapy, please read Combining DIRFloortime and Sensory Integration for Children with ASD co-authored by our Director, Courtney St.Germain, OTR/L, DIR-E.
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