FloorTime
Building Connection Through Play
FloorTime Therapy (DIR®/FloorTime)
FloorTime therapy at Little Tesla Pediatric Therapy is a developmental, play-based approach that helps children strengthen social, emotional, and communication skills through meaningful, child-led interaction.
Rather than directing play, the therapist follows the child’s interests and uses those moments to build engagement, shared attention, problem-solving, and flexible thinking. This approach is grounded in the DIR® model and supports the foundation for learning through relationship and connection.
What We Treat
We support children who experience:
- Difficulty with social engagement and reciprocal interaction
- Limited communication, including nonverbal communication
- Challenges with emotional regulation and frustration tolerance
- Rigid play patterns or difficulty with flexibility
- Developmental delays affecting connection, learning, and participation
Our Therapy Approach
Child-Led Engagement: The therapist follows the child’s interests to build motivation and connection.
Relationship-Based Growth: Therapy focuses on strengthening engagement, trust, and shared interaction.
Developmental Progression: Sessions target foundational developmental capacities that support learning and communication.
Family Collaboration: Parents receive practical strategies to support progress at home and in daily routines.
Therapy Goals
- Increase shared attention and engagement
- Improve emotional regulation and flexibility
- Strengthen communication and purposeful interaction
- Build problem-solving and creative thinking through play
- Support social connection and relationship building
Our Facilities
FloorTime sessions take place in child-friendly spaces that support play, interaction, and sensory comfort, including:
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Play-based therapy rooms with developmentally appropriate toys and activities
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Structured areas for turn-taking, interaction, and cooperative play
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Calm zones that support regulation and emotional reset
Who Benefits from FloorTime Therapy
Children with:
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Social communication challenges
- Developmental delays
- Regulation and flexibility difficulties
- Limited engagement in reciprocal play
Parent Testimonial
“FloorTime helped our child connect in a new way. Engagement improved, communication increased, and play became more interactive at home.”. Parent, Orlando
Get Started Today
Connection is the foundation for learning. Our team is here to support progress through play, relationships, and meaningful interaction.
