P.L.A.Y. Project May 19, 2008

1855 East Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
(801) 582-5534
www.tccslc.org

The P.L.A.Y. Project: Introduction to the DIR ® Model
Date: May 19, 2008
Time: 9:00 am– 4:00 pm (Registration and continental breakfast at 8:00 am)
Location: Parkview Center
1161 East 300 North
Provo, UT

Focus
This one­day workshop focuses on The P.L.A.Y.
Project, a unique, community­based training and
early intervention program. This model is based
on the developmental theories of Stanley
Greenspan, MD, known as the Developmental,
Individualized & Relationship (DIR ® ) Oriented
Model – also known as “Floortime”. Although
designed as an intervention for children with
autism, this parent child treatment model can be
utilized in social relationship intervention for many
young children and families. The DIR ® theory
and research will be presented along with
videotape case examples to help participants
learn DIR ® strategies, methods and techniques.
Our mission is to help parents and professionals
learn effective, low cost and efficient ways to
provide intensive intervention programming for
young children (18 months to 7 years) with
autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and help them
gain language and social skills.

Audience
--Family members of children with autism
spectrum disorders
--Education professionals and paraprofessionals
--Occupational, physical and speech therapists
--Psychologists and social workers
--Medical professionals
--Training Objectives

Participants will:
--Learn of the current trends and research in
ASDs and understand/describe how “affect”
drives growth and development
--Understand the importance of the neurological
“comfort zone”
--Understand/describe basic DIR ® “Floortime”
principles, strategies and techniques
--Implement DIR ® intervention techniques with
children with ASDs

Cost
$65 per person for providers, $45 per person for
parents (lunch included)

Registration Form
Name:________________________________
Address: ______________________________
City/ State/ Zip: _________________________
Daytime Telphone: ______________________
Fax: __________________________________
Email: ________________________________
Degree: _______________________________
Current Position and Organization: __________
______________________________________

Return registration and payment made out to
The Children’s Center:

The Children’s Center
Attn: Joanne Mooney
1855 East Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
For additional questions contact Lori Krasney at
(801)582­5534 or LKrasney@tccslc.org
To make credit card payments please contact
Joanne at (801) 582­5534 or
JMooney@tccslc.org