DIR/Floortime: Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğunda Bir Erken Müdahale Modeli

Abstract

In this review, the theoretical foundations, practice steps, basic struc-ture, practical information for the practitioner, and related studies about DIR/Floortime model which is delivered as an early intervention for children especially in the early childhood period with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are given. DIR/Floortime is an intervention model that is relationship-based and constructed on individual differences, can be used by both professionals and families. Floortime is the intervention method of a model and basically, it is aimed to develop a child’s functional emotional developmental capacities and increase them to typical development level by semi-structured plays with the child. Effective Floortime sessions are created by following the child, creating a con-tinuous circle of communications, and ongoing approximately 20-25 minutes lasting playtimes. There was no research investigating the ef-fect of DIR/Floortime on children with ASD in our country. Studies that are conducted out of our country have been analyzed and it is seen that DIR/Floortime is an effective intervention method especially if it is used in early childhood. It is expected that this model is used more systematically, and more research is being made to search for its effectiveness. It is aimed that this review will also contribute to the theoretical foundations of research which will be conducted in our country.