DIR 101 Course: Foundations of DIR-Floortime®

Led by Sophie, a registered DIRFloortime® instructor through the Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning (ICDL), this introductory course is designed for parents, educators, and allied health professionals who want to build a strong foundation in the DIR-Floortime® approach.

Throughout the course, participants will explore:

• The developmental capacities in children and how to foster their growth

• Individual differences, including sensory processing profiles

• The relationship-based principles that underpin the DIR-Floortime® model

• Practical strategies for using Floortime techniques in everyday interactions

This ICDL-registered course provides a comprehensive overview of DIR-Floortime®, giving participants the knowledge and confidence to begin applying its core principles immediately.

For further information about upcoming sessions or to enquire about in-house training options, please contact us directly. You can also learn more or register through ICDL’s website.

To explore the full range of DIRFloortime® courses available, visit the ICDL Courses page.

Register your interest in attending our DIRFloortime® Course via the form below.

Additional Training Opportunities

Sophie is also available to deliver tailored training for educators, school staff, and early childhood professionals focusing on:

• Sensory integration and practical, evidence-based strategies that can be implemented within educational settings

• Understanding the underlying developmental and sensory factors that contribute to challenging behaviours

• Practical tools to support student engagement, emotional regulation, and inclusion in learning environments

These sessions are ideal for schools and centres seeking to build staff capacity in supporting neurodivergent students through a trauma-informed and strengths-based lens.

Please get in touch to learn more about professional development options for your team or setting.

Sophie has undertaken an extensive range of professional development courses and certifications, including:

• Advanced Accreditation in Nature Based Therapy– Run by Kit Kline.
• Outdoor Leadership– Cert IV 
• Ayres Sensory Integration Certification – Completed through CLASI.
• Powerfully You: Compassionate Self-Regulation Education – Presented by Amy Lewis & Heather Spann.
• The Safe and Sound Protocol – Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges.
• Decoding Autism – Presented by Kim Barthel.
• The Neurobiology of Complex Trauma – Provided by The Australian Childhood Foundation.
• Handling Intensive and Movement Analysis – Led by Kim Barthel.
• Seeing and Moving: A Visual and Vestibular Course – Facilitated by Kim Barthel.
• Circle of Security Parenting – Designed by Bert Powell.
• The SpIRiT of Pediatric OT (Sensory Processing/Integration Reasoning Tool) – By Tracy Murnan Stackhouse.
• The Unique Attributes of the STAR Frame of Reference – A course on clinical reasoning and service approach by Virginia Spielmann.
• Sensory Processing & The Brain – Using neuroscience to support clinical reasoning, presented by Dr. Shelly Lane.
• Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding Workshop – Led by Dr. Kay Toomey and Dr. Erin Ross.
• Therapeutic Listening®: Listening with the Whole Body – Developed by Sheila Frick.
• Therapressure© Brushing Protocol – Completed the “Sensory Defensiveness” course by Patricia and Julia Wilbarger.
• M.O.R.E.: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions – Presented by Patricia Oetter and Eileen Richter.
• Understanding Normal Movement – Taught by Kelly Reynolds through the Australian Bobath Neurodevelopment Association.
• Infant Development Course – Also presented by Kelly Reynolds through the Australian Bobath Neurodevelopment Association.
• The Healing Power of Your Hands – A specialized training in therapeutic techniques.
• Craniosacral & Myofascial Release – Conducted by Nancy Lawton-Shirley.
• Eyesight to Insight – Led by Mary Kawar and Dr. Hilliar.