The Same Behavior Can Have Different Reasons
Refusal, avoidance, rigidity, or inattention can look similar while serving very different purposes. A useful assessment considers consequences, communication, task demands, motor planning, sensory patterns, development, and possible physical contributors.
Understanding the First Three FEDCs: The Foundation of DIR/Floortime
DIR/Floortime uses developmental capacities, or FEDCs, as building blocks for growth. Learn about the first three — regulation, engagement, and communication — and how to support them at home.