Rethinking Autism Therapy is a four-part mini-series for parents, caregivers, professionals, and Autistic individuals who want to learn about DIRFloortime®, a strength-based, developmental, relationship-driven approach to growth and connection.Hosted by Daria Brown, each episode features a different co-host to explore what DIRFloortime® is, what it's like to experience it, why it meets Autistic needs, and how to decide whether it's the right approach for you. Together, they share practical insights and tools for building meaningful connection and supporting social-emotional development in ways that honour each autistic individual.Through conversations with practitioners, parents, and autistic voices, the series offers an ac...
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44 min
What is DIRFloortime®? with L. Mike Fields
What is DIRFloortime® and why do so many families and practitioners find it transformative?In this first episode of Rethinking Autism Therapy, Daria Brown is joined by DIRFloortime…
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43 min
Experiencing DIRFloortime® with Cheyenne Erikson
What does DIRFloortime® actually feel like from the perspective of an autistic person?In this second episode of Rethinking Autism Therapy, Daria Brown is joined by autistic musicia…
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44 min
How DIRFloortime® Meets Autistic Needs with Dr. Emile Gouws
How does DIRFloortime® meet autistic needs in a neurodiversity-affirming way?In this third episode of the Rethinking Autism Therapy mini-series, Daria Brown is joined by autistic s…
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44 min
Is DIRFloortime® Right for You? with Dr. Kathy Platzman
Can DIRFloortime® help autistic adults, too?In this final episode of the Rethinking Autism Therapy mini-series, Daria Brown is joined by clinical developmental psychologist and DIR…
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Trailer: Welcome to Rethinking Autism Therapy
What if autism therapy started with connection instead of compliance?Welcome to Rethinking Autism Therapy, a new four-part mini-series exploring DIRFloortime®, a developmental, rel…