DIR® Dialogues: Research Supporting DIRFloortime®

Episode 303 of the We chose play from Affect Autism podcast, hosted by Daria Brown, titled "DIR® Dialogues: Research Supporting DIRFloortime®" was published on January 23, 2026 and runs 53 minutes.

January 23, 2026 ·53m · We chose play from Affect Autism

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Summary

This DIR® Dialogues panel explores the research base behind DIRFloortime®, highlighting both its strong, transdisciplinary foundations and the challenges of measuring developmental, relational change within traditional research models like randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The discussion emphasizes the need to rethink what counts as “evidence,” prioritize outcomes that reflect lived experience and long-term development, and expand research approaches to better support access, funding, and practice across ages and contexts.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/23/dir-research/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Episode Description

This DIR® Dialogues panel explores the research base behind DIRFloortime®, highlighting both its strong, transdisciplinary foundations and the challenges of measuring developmental, relational change within traditional research models like randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The discussion emphasizes the need to rethink what counts as “evidence,” prioritize outcomes that reflect lived experience and long-term development, and expand research approaches to better support access, funding, and practice across ages and contexts.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/23/dir-research/

Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/