“D” Developmental A developmental approach is founded on work by major developmental theorists such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Kohlberg. A developmental approach considers behavior……
“I” Individual Difference In the 1970s Jean Ayres pioneered discoveries about innate sensory processing differences. This provided a new way of understanding movement and regulatory……
“R” Relationship and Affect Developmental models have evolved from many years of discovery in the field of infant mental health. Beginning in the 1950s, there……
Recent Reviews Several recent reviews provide consensus regarding the research support for developmental interventions, including DIRFloortime. 1. In 2019, a systemic review was conducted on……
Future Research There is a need for continued research to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. Current needs include studies that are long term, evaluate children……
Claims & Questions Sweeping claims have been made about the effectiveness of behavioral approaches, specifically ABA. However, there continues to be reservations about the strength……
Parent choice Part of the definition of “evidence base” is clinical experience and expertise. While research efforts continue to explore the etiology, biology, and efficacy……