How Parents Can Support Development Using DIR/Floortime at Home
Parent involvement is essential for communication, emotional, and social deve
DIR Floortime Therapy for Children with Autism
At DIRect Floortime, we provide specialized DIR Floortime therapy in New Jersey for children with autism, meeting your child exactly where they are. We nurture meaningful connection, spark joy through play, and support confident growth at home, school, and in the community.
Most insurance accepted. No waitlist.
We are a team of expert therapists specializing in the DIR/Floortime approach.
DIR/Floortime is a relationship-based therapy that helps children grow through joyful, meaningful play, building communication, social skills, and emotional understanding.
By following your child’s lead, we spark engagement, strengthen connection, and support natural developmental progress at their own pace.
Build a world of engagement and possibility for your child. Our child-led and relationship-based therapy model honors your child’s natural motivations to foster communication, emotional awareness, and self-regulation.
As your local DIR®/Floortime experts, our team specializes in DIR therapy for autism, using evidence-informed strategies that fit into real-world routines.
Our approach is clear:
Connect with joy. Guide with heart. Grow together.
Accepting Most Major Insurances
DIR Floortime Therapy for Children with Autism
At DIRect Floortime, we provide specialized DIR Floortime therapy in New Jersey for children with autism, meeting your child exactly where they are. We nurture meaningful connection, spark joy through play, and support confident growth at home, school, and in the community.
Most insurance accepted. No waitlist.
DIR Floortime Therapy for Children with Autism
At DIRect Floortime, we provide specialized DIR Floortime therapy in New Jersey for children with autism, meeting your child exactly where they are. We nurture meaningful connection, spark joy through play, and support confident growth at home, school, and in the community.
Most insurance accepted. No waitlist.
At DIRect Floortime, we provide specialized DIR Floortime therapy in New Jersey for children with autism, meeting your child exactly where they are. We nurture meaningful connection, spark joy through play, and support confident growth at home, school, and in the community.
Most insurance accepted. No waitlist.
We are a team of expert therapists specializing in the DIR/Floortime approach for children with autism.
DIR/Floortime is a relationship-based therapy that helps children with autism grow through joyful, meaningful play—building communication, social interaction, emotional understanding, and everyday life skills.
By following your child’s lead, we spark engagement, strengthen connection, and support natural developmental progress at your child’s own pace.
We are a team of expert therapists specializing in the DIR/Floortime approach for children with autism.
By following your child’s lead, we spark engagement, strengthen connection, and support natural developmental progress at your child’s own pace.
Our New Jersey in-home sessions use child-led, play-based interactions to support emotional, sensory, and social development where your child feels most comfortable, within daily routines naturally.
From classroom collaboration to individualized strategies, we help New Jersey schools support students through consistent, relationship-based developmental practices.
Become your child's best play partner. Our training gives you proven DIR/Floortime model strategies to nurture development and strengthen your bond through everyday interactions.
At Direct Floortime, we understand that every child communicates in their own way. We offer in-home, one-on-one DIR® Floortime therapy that meets your child where they are emotionally, developmentally, and physically right at home.
Whether your child has autism, sensory challenges, emotional delays, or simply needs a more relationship-centered approach, we’re here to help you connect, grow, and thrive together.
Support your child where they feel most comfortable. Our New Jersey in-home sessions use child-led, play-based interactions to nurture emotional, sensory, and social development right within your daily routines.
Become your child's best play partner. Our training gives you proven DIR/Floortime model strategies to nurture development and strengthen your bond through everyday interactions.
From classroom collaboration to individualized strategies, we help New Jersey schools support students through consistent, relationship-based developmental practices.
Support your child where they feel most comfortable. Our New Jersey in-home sessions use child-led, play-based interactions to nurture emotional, sensory, and social development right within your daily routines.
A welcoming hub for connection and progress. At our DIR Floortime Therapy NJ center, children explore social relationships and build emotional skills through our engaging, play-based therapy sessions.
Become your child's best play partner. Our training gives you proven DIR/Floortime model strategies to nurture development and strengthen your bond through everyday interactions.
From classroom collaboration to individualized strategies, we help New Jersey schools support students through consistent, relationship-based developmental practices.
At DIRect Floortime, we help children with developmental challenges uncover their potential through warm, relationship-based interactions. Our certified therapists are dedicated to meaningful progress and joyful learning.
At DIR Floortime, we help children with developmental challenges uncover their incredible potential. We are a premier provider of DIR Floortime Therapy New Jersey families trust. Our expert therapists are not just skilled in the DIR/Floortime model; they are passionate advocates for your child’s success.
We celebrate every milestone, big and small, and are committed to creating a positive, nurturing path forward for your entire family.
We empower children and families by building strong emotional, social, and cognitive foundations through personalized developmental support across New Jersey.
Building the foundations for a lifetime of learning, connection, and joy.
We are passionate about empowering children to connect with their world and reach their fullest potential. Our mission is to guide each child’s development through respectful, playful interactions that foster emotional and social growth. We achieve this by providing personalized support, education, and resources for children, parents, and educators throughout New Jersey.
Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Union City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Hackensack, Fort Lee, West New York, Teaneck, Englewood, North Bergen, Kearny, Secaucus, Lodi, Fair Lawn, Ridgewood, Paramus, Rutherford, and more.
New Brunswick, Edison, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Old Bridge, Sayreville, East Brunswick, Piscataway, Somerset, North Brunswick, South River, Monroe, Carteret, Highland Park, Metuchen, Iselin, Rahway, Plainfield, and more.
Cherry Hill, Camden, Vineland, Millville, Bridgeton, Atlantic City, Pleasantville, Williamstown, Glassboro, Sewell, Mount Laurel, Marlton, Voorhees, Deptford, Pennsauken, and more.
While many therapies focus on behaviors, we focus on the core of development: emotional connection. As a New Jersey-based practice, we are deeply integrated into the local community.
Our unique strength lies in our holistic support system, providing consistent DIR Floortime Therapy across home, center, and school settings to ensure meaningful, lasting progress for your child and family.
We focus on emotional connection rather than compliance. By supporting development across home and school environments, we ensure consistent, meaningful progress for every child.
We empower children and families by building strong emotional, social, and cognitive foundations through personalized developmental support across New Jersey.
A Family-Centered, Relationship-Based Practice.
We focus on emotional connection rather than compliance. By supporting development across home and school environments, we ensure consistent, meaningful progress for every child.
We’ve made getting started as easy and stress-free as possible:
Meet with our friendly intake team to discuss your child’s needs and therapy goals.
We provide clear, supportive instructions and assistance as needed.
Our admin team handles all submissions and follow-ups directly with your insurer.
Your child is matched with a skilled therapist who begins with a warm, thorough assessment.
Therapy begins in your home, building trust, consistency, and developmental progress.
Meet with our friendly intake team to discuss your child’s needs and therapy goals.
We provide clear, supportive instructions and assistance as needed.
Our admin team handles all submissions and follow-ups directly with your insurer.
Your child is matched with a skilled therapist who begins with a warm, thorough assessment.
Therapy begins in your home, building trust, consistency, and developmental progress.
Meet with our friendly intake team to discuss your child’s needs and therapy goals.
We provide clear, supportive instructions and assistance as needed.
Our admin team handles all submissions and follow-ups directly with your insurer.
Your child is matched with a skilled therapist who begins with a warm, thorough assessment.
Therapy begins in your home, building trust, consistency, and developmental progress.
We empower children and families by building strong emotional, social, and cognitive foundations through personalized developmental support across New Jersey.
A Family-Centered, Relationship-Based Practice.
We focus on emotional connection rather than compliance. By supporting development across home and school environments, we ensure consistent, meaningful progress for every child.
Individualized Programs
Every therapy plan is tailored to your child’s strengths, challenges, and sensory needs.
Parents Are Partners
We provide coaching so you can support your child’s growth beyond sessions.
Our New Jersey team is comprised of certified DIR Floortime experts who bring both high-level skill and genuine empathy to every session, ensuring your child feels supported and understood.
Personalized to Your Child’s Profile
Your child’s program is tailored to their unique sensory needs, strengths, and objectives. We ensure our approach is as individual as they are, making every session meaningful.
Your Role, Amplified
We believe you are the key to lasting progress. Our family-centered coaching provides you with practical strategies to harness the full Floortime therapy benefits in your daily life together.
Individualized Programs
Every therapy plan is tailored to your child’s strengths, challenges, and sensory needs.
Parents Are Partners
We provide coaching so you can support your child’s growth beyond sessions.
Our New Jersey team is comprised of certified DIR Floortime experts who bring both high-level skill and genuine empathy to every session, ensuring your child feels supported and understood.
Personalized to Your Child’s Profile
Your child’s program is tailored to their unique sensory needs, strengths, and objectives. We ensure our approach is as individual as they are, making every session meaningful.
Your Role, Amplified
We believe you are the key to lasting progress. Our family-centered coaching provides you with practical strategies to harness the full Floortime therapy benefits in your daily life together.
Begin Your Personalized Program.
We match your child with a dedicated therapist and schedule sessions in your preferred setting.
Grow Together.
Watch your child build new skills through joyful engagement. We provide ongoing family coaching so progress continues in everyday life.
We conduct a warm, play-based assessment to understand your child’s unique profile. This helps us identify their motivations and create a personalized plan for their developmental journey.
Begin Your Personalized Program.
We match your child with a dedicated therapist and schedule sessions at your preferred location. Your therapy team will partner with you every step of the way, ensuring a supportive and effective start.
Grow Together.
Therapy begins! You’ll watch your child build new skills through joyful engagement. We provide ongoing family guidance to help you reinforce learning and strengthen your connection in everyday life.
Parent involvement is essential for communication, emotional, and social deve
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DIR stands for Developmental, Individual-Differences, and Relationship-Based. DIR Floortime is a child-led therapy for children with autism that supports emotional, social, and communication development through meaningful play and connection. By following the child’s interests, therapists build engagement, strengthen relationships, and promote natural developmental progress.
Yes. Numerous studies support its effectiveness for autistic children and those with sensory, emotional, or developmental challenges.
Many plans do. We’ll help verify your benefits and guide you through the process
Absolutely. Parent involvement is central to DIR Floortime. We offer ongoing coaching to help you feel confident and connected.
Session length is tailored to each child’s individual needs. Programs are customized based on developmental goals and may involve multiple hours per day—typically ranging from 3 to 5 hours daily— depending on what best supports the child.
Absolutely, parent involvement is foundational in the DIR model.
A relationship-based developmental model that supports communication, emotional thinking, sensory processing, and social engagement through play.
Yes. Numerous studies support its effectiveness for autistic children and those with sensory, emotional, or developmental challenges.
Many plans do. We’ll help verify your benefits and guide you through the process
Absolutely. Parent involvement is central to DIR Floortime. We offer ongoing coaching to help you feel confident and connected.
Many plans do. We’ll help verify your benefits and guide you through the process.
Typically 45–60 minutes, tailored to your child’s needs.
Absolutely, parent involvement is foundational in the DIR model.
Your child’s potential is already there. We help bring it forward through connection, playful engagement, and expert developmental support.
Call: 973-433-5541
Email: info@dirfloortime.com
You’ve seen their potential. Now, let’s unlock it together. DIR Floortime in New Jersey is ready to help your family grow.
We’re Here to Help:
Call: 973-433-5541
Email: info@dirfloortime.com
DIR Floortime
New Jersey, USA
Phone: 973-433-5541
Hours:
Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm
Sat: 9am–2pm
Counties Served:
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Morris, Somerset, Union, Ocean, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Salem.
DIR Floortime
New Jersey, USA
Phone: 973-433-5541
Hours:
Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm
Sat: 9am–2pm
Service Areas:
North Jersey, Central Jersey, South Jersey
Counties Served:
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Morris, Somerset, Union, Ocean, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Salem.
Your child’s potential is already there. We help bring it forward through connection, playful engagement, and expert developmental support
DIR Floortime
New Jersey, USA
Phone: 973-433-5541
Hours:
Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm
Sat: 9am–2pm
Counties Served:
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Morris, Somerset, Union, Ocean, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Salem.
DIR Floortime
New Jersey, USA
Phone: 973-433-5541
Hours:
Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm
Sat: 9am–2pm
Service Areas:
North Jersey, Central Jersey, South Jersey
Counties Served:
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Morris, Somerset, Union, Ocean, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, Hunterdon, Sussex, Warren, Salem.
Let’s build the kind of connection that creates lasting progress.
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Let’s build the kind of connection that creates lasting progress.