Floortime, an approach to engaging children with autism and ASDs pioneered by Dr. Stanley Greenspan, is explained in this book.

Greenspan's program has demonstrated that children with signs of autism or autistic spectrum disorders do not have a fixed, limited potential, but in many cases can join their peers in leading full, healthy lives, emotionally and intellectually. His approach can be applied at a very early age, when signs of autism first appear, potentially reducing the negative effects of the disorder. This approach empowers the entire family to promote their child's development throughout each day.

The DIR Floortime approach also can guide the efforts of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and educators.

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