In the Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR®) model and Floortime, we can keep our children in a longer back-and-forth interaction by slowing down and using non-verbal communication, affect, staying in the moment, waiting and watching, avoiding questions or directions and watching the cues our children give us.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2016/02/16/slow-down/

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/