R E S O U R C E S
If you are interested in additional resources which may support you and your family, feel free to explore both the Profectum Foundation's and the ICDL's websites.
Please see links provided below.
PROFECTUM FOUNDATION
'Profectum comes from the Latin for “advancement or progress,” and the
Profectum Foundation is dedicated to advancing the development of all
children, adolescents and adults with autism and other developmental and
mental health challenges.'
A FREE online training resource for parents. Learn strategies to help you engage and interact with your child.
Conferences
Profectum conferences gather leading experts to discuss the latest research and intervention advances in the field.
Webcasts
Hundreds of webcasts on a wide range of topics for parents and professionals. Individual Webcasts, Conference Series and Educational Programs.
DIR-FCD Training Programs
A menu of training programs including introductory, special topic and certificate courses are offered.
ICDL
The Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning (ICDL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting each person's development to its fullest potential. Through the genius and leadership of Dr. Stanley Greenspan, ICDL was formed 30 years ago and became the official home of DIR® and DIRFloortime®. DIRFloortime® is used to help children, young adults, and even adults with a wide range of emotional, sensory, regulatory, motor, learning, and developmental challenges. Furthermore, DIRFloortime® is being recognized as the next generation of evidence-based interventions for autism.
For an additional resource, feel free to explore the book:
The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz
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