Autism Therapy For Two Year Old/DIR FLOORTIME THERAPY WITH FOOTAGE!

Summary

In this video, Kyla discusses Leah's therapy journey, focusing on DIR Floortime, a less common autism therapy. The video highlights the therapy's child-led approach, with activities tailored to Leah’s preferences, like sensory engagement and spinning games. Kyla shares her thoughts on the pros and cons of the therapy, emphasizing its gentle, play-based nature and Leah’s positive engagement with the therapist. However, Kyla also expresses concerns about the lack of specific skill-building and goal setting in the therapy. The video ends with a preview of upcoming content, including a family trip and an autism fundraiser.

Takeaways

• 😀 Leah has autism spectrum disorder, and the channel focuses on sharing their experiences as an autism family.
• 😀 The family is using DIR Floortime therapy, a child-led, play-based approach that promotes engagement and sensory input.
• 😀 DIR stands for Developmental Individual Differences Relationship-based Model, a therapy focused on connecting with the child’s interests.
• 😀 Leah enjoys sensory activities like getting tickled and squeezed, which have been integrated into her therapy.
• 😀 The therapy encourages child-driven play, where Leah decides the activity and engages with her therapist voluntarily.
• 😀 There has been noticeable progress with Leah understanding that the chair spinning is due to her therapist, not on its own.
• 😀 The therapy includes activities like blowing bubbles to encourage Leah to ask for more and use verbal prompts.
• 😀 The therapy is gentle and non-pushy, allowing Leah to decide when she’s ready to engage in an activity.
• 😀 The pros of DIR Floortime therapy include Leah’s love for her therapist, who uses animation and fun to engage her.
• 😀 The cons of DIR Floortime therapy include a lack of focus on specific skill-building and unclear goal-setting, leaving the experience somewhat vague and open-ended.
• 😀 The family plans a fun weekend, including a family trip and participating in an autism fundraiser, and they are excited to share their first community autism event.

Q & A

What type of therapy is Leah receiving?

Leah is receiving DIR Floortime therapy, which is a developmental, individual differences, and relationship-based model.

What is DIR Floortime therapy designed to achieve?

DIR Floortime therapy is designed to promote engagement, communication, and emotional development in children by focusing on their individual needs and interests.

What is a unique feature of DIR Floortime therapy?

A unique feature of DIR Floortime therapy is that it is child-led, meaning the child chooses the activities and the therapist engages in those activities based on the child's preferences and needs.

What progress has Leah made in therapy?

Leah has made significant progress, such as learning to recognize that the therapist is spinning the chair and engaging in activities like blowing bubbles and asking for more.

How does Leah react to certain activities during therapy?

Leah enjoys sensory activities like tickling and squeezes, and she loves spinning activities, although she initially struggled with the concept of the chair spinning on its own.

What does Kyla think about the effectiveness of DIR Floortime therapy?

Kyla appreciates the gentle, play-based approach of DIR Floortime, but she feels that the therapy lacks specific skill-building focus and clear goal setting.

What are some of the challenges Kyla has experienced with DIR Floortime?

Kyla feels that DIR Floortime therapy lacks focus on specific skill-building and clear goal-setting, which makes it harder for her to see measurable progress or outcomes.

What does Kyla like about Leah’s therapist?

Kyla likes that Leah’s therapist is highly animated, engaging, and knows how to connect with Leah, which helps her to stay engaged in the therapy.

What is Kyla’s main concern regarding the therapy’s structure?

Kyla's main concern is the lack of clear goals or focus on specific skills, making it difficult for her to assess if Leah is reaching milestones or making progress towards concrete objectives.

What future activities does Kyla mention for the family?

Kyla mentions that the family is planning a trip and a community autism event, including a fundraiser, which they are excited to share in upcoming videos.