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DIR 201 Training (Onsite)

DIR 201: Promoting Basic Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities (FEDCs)

NEXT SCHEDULE: This DIRFloortime® course is approved by the International Council for Development and Learning (ICDL) and will be delivered onsite at the clinic (81 Visayas Ave., Brgy. Vasra, QC) on Thursdays (with some Tuesdays) from April 11 to June 25, 2024.

COURSE TRAINING LEADER: Dr. Angel Belle Dy

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COURSE FEE

Php 38,000.00

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DIR 201 PREREQUISITE

Completed DIR 101

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an intensive theory/practicum course that helps participants develop competencies to promote the first four functional emotional developmental capacities of regulation and interest in the world, engagement and relating, intentionality and two-way communication, and complex communication and shared problem solving.

Participants will learn how to apply the principles of DIRFloortime® by tailoring their interactions to the individual differences of children or adults.   Particular focus will be given to doing this to support the development of those with neurodevelopmental differences such as autism.  Certificate students will be expected to demonstrate their Basic DIRFloortime® competencies through class discussion, forum postings, and by giving a minimum of two case presentations. Case presentation guidelines for this course are linked below.  This is an assessment-based certificate program meaning that all Certificate students must show their Basic DIRFloortime® competencies to earn a Basic DIRFloortime® Certificate.  This is assessed using the assessment rubric linked below.  (Audit students can fully participate in the course, but do not conduct case presentations, are not assessed by the Expert Training Leaders, and are not eligible for a Basic DIRFloortime Certificate.)

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Big Picture Thinking

  • Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate the ability to describe the central ideas of each of the first four functional emotional developmental capacities of the DIRFloortime® Model.

  • Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate the ability to describe at least three basic, discipline-specific concepts related to the following areas: sensory reactivity, processing and motor planning development, receptive and expressive language development, and visual spatial development.

  • Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate the ability to describe at least three ways to identify and embrace caregivers' and individuals' strengths, respecting and promoting their right for self-determination.

  • Students successfully completing this course will be able to cite scientific evidence supporting the DIRFloortime® approach.

Assessment & Developing Individual Profile

  • Students successfully completing this course will be able to describe the mastering, constrictions or absence of the first four basic functional emotional developmental capacities in children or adult individuals, with or without developmental disabilities.

  • Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate the ability to describe at least three unique individual profiles with all of the following components: sensory reactivity, processing and motor planning development, receptive and expressive language development, and visual spatial development in children or adult individuals, with or without developmental disabilities.

  • Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate the ability to identify at least three individual differences that can both interfere with and facilitate mastery of the first four functional emotional developmental capacities.

  • Students successfully completing this course will be able to describe the “goodness of fit” (including individual differences, interactive styles, and cultural elements) when supporting caregiver-individual relationships, and when assessing one’s own work with an individual.

Practice: Floortime

  • Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply relevant (at least five) DIR® concepts through Floortime competencies by attunement of one’s own affect to the individual, supporting regulation, emotional engagement, shared pleasure, reciprocity, and complex thinking.

  • Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate the ability to follow the individual's lead (based on their internal intentions, motivations and purposes) in gradually increasing the duration and complexity of circles of communication for a duration of time determined appropriate for the specific client.

  • Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate the ability to describe at least six Floortime techniques that support interactions in ways that account for individual differences and lead to longer, more complex circles of communication.

Reflective Practice & Professional Identity

  • Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate the ability to describe their own individual differences and functional emotional developmental capacities, including preferred interactive styles and tendencies under stress (i.e., what helps you stay regulated).

  • Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate the ability to engage in personal reflection, triggered by observation, group discussions, personal evaluation, readings and lectures, supervision, and more, to continually adjust and enhance one’s understanding of the DIRFloortime® Model and its application to one’s work.

  • Students successfully completing this course will demonstrate high ethical behaviors and standards of practice, including adherence to confidentiality requirements.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATE OBTAINED

Attendance is required to complete this course. 

Participants are evaluated on case presentations, class participation, and written responses to class discussion questions. 

Students must present two cases using video recordings during the course. The individuals being presented (the cases) can be of any age, but should have challenges in FEDCs 1-4. Most typically, younger children on the autism spectrum are presented. The child being presented cannot be a child that the participant is parenting themselves. We ask that participants be prepared to present two different cases, but sometimes trainers will prefer or allow participants to present the same case twice.  If you only have one case to present, please e-mail us at info@thegrowingbrainph.com to confirm this will be acceptable (it usually is OK, but depends on the case being presented as well).  Recordings and case presentations of either in-person or virtual sessions are acceptable.  

Participants must achieve a minimum of 80% on each of the four domains listed in the learning objectives as assessed by their Training Leader(s).

This course is an assessment-based course that assesses each student's DIRFloortime competencies.  Successful completion leads to a DIRFloortime® Basic Certificate (DIR-Basic) and a listing in the ICDL registry and listing online. 

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    CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS

    All cancellations must be made by e-mailing info@thegrowingbrainph.com. If you request a cancellation at least 10 days prior to the first day of class you will qualify for a full refund less a Php 1,000 processing fee.

     

    Whether you pay for the full price of the course or you pay a deposit, the entire price of the course is required to be paid even if you drop the course or stop attending. You will not receive a Certificate of Completion unless you have fully paid 7 days (1 week) before the start of the course.

     

    COMPLAINTS OR GRIEVANCES 

    Should a participant in a course have a complaint, we ask that you contact the training leader of the course. If this is not acceptable, appropriate, or successful, you can e-mail our training department at dirfloortimetraining@icdl.com. A training department manager will respond as quickly as possible. If you are still not satisfied, please e-mail the ICDL Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Guenzel, at jguenzel@icdl.com. Once your complaint is received by Mr. Guenzel, you will receive a response with a resolution within 15 business days. It is our goal and commitment that every participant is satisfied with their learning experience.