Library

A curated collection of handouts, articles, and book recommendations rooted in Sensory Integration, DIRยฎ/Floortime, and neurodiversity-affirming practice.

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Recommended Reading

Book Recommendations

Books our clinicians love and recommend โ€” for caregivers, parents, and professionals. Organized by topic.

Regulation & Sensory Processing

How the nervous system and sensory experiences shape behavior, learning, and connection.

The Polyvagal Theory

Stephen W. Porges

Sensory Integration and the Child

A. Jean Ayres

Sensational Kids

Lucy Jane Miller

Living Sensationally

Winnie Dunn

Sensory Parenting

Cheryl Fain

The Whole-Brain Child

Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

Understanding & Reframing Behavior

Explore behavior through the lens of regulation, connection, and unmet needs rather than compliance.

Beyond Behaviors

Mona Delahooke

Brain-Body Parenting

Mona Delahooke

Punished by Rewards

Alfie Kohn

No-Drama Discipline

Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

Autism & Neurodiversity

Perspectives that deepen understanding of Autistic experiences and neurodivergent development.

Engaging Autism

Stanley Greenspan & Serena Wieder

Uniquely Human

Barry M. Prizant

Unmasking Autism

Devon Price

NeuroTribes

Steve Silberman

Autism Solutions

Ricki Robinson

Communication & Language Development

Love, Talk, Read

Kimberly Scanlon

Declarative Language Handbook

Linda K. Murphy

Gestalt Language Processing

Alison Battye

It Takes Two to Talk

Jan Pepper & Elaine Weitzman

AAC for Families

Matthew Baud & Sarah Davis

Play & DIRFloortimeยฎ Strategies

Floortime Strategies for Promoting Development in Children and Teens

Cullinane, Wieder & Greenspan

Playful Parenting

Lawrence J. Cohen

Playful: Fun Projects to Make with and for Kids

Cas Holmes

Parenting & Practical Tools

ParentShift

Russell, Hatfield & Hatfield

Parenting from the Inside Out

Daniel J. Siegel & Mary Hartzell

The Power of Showing Up

Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

Touchpoints

T. Berry Brazelton

Feeding

Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes

Marsha Dunn Klein

Free Downloads

Handouts & Resources

A collection of visual guides, charts, and reference handouts you can download and keep. All resources are free.

Neurodiverse Strengths
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The Learning Tree
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The Behavior Iceberg
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Pyramid of Learning (Williams & Shellenberger)
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ABCs of Sensory Health (STAR Institute)
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Sensory Processing Disorder Chart
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Sensory Systems Handout
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Frustration Saturation
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Differences: ABA vs. DIR Approaches
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Developmental Capacities Across the Lifespan (STAR Institute)
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Speech Sound Milestone Ranges
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Praxis
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Vestibular System
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Proprioceptive System
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Arousal Explained
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Curated Reading

Articles & Research

A curated collection of readings that explain the foundations of our therapy approaches and areas of expertise โ€” Sensory Integration and DIRยฎ/Floortime โ€” and how these approaches work together, just as we do.

Roley et al., 2007

Understanding Ayres Sensory Integrationยฎ

Roley et al.

Overview of Dr. A. Jean Ayres' Sensory Integration theory and its influence on modern occupational therapy.

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Spielmann, 2025

Understanding the Divide: ABA and Occupational Therapy in Autism Support

Spielmann

Explores differences between ABA and occupational therapy approaches to Autism, highlighting developmental, sensory, and relationship-based perspectives.

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Greenspan, 2024

How Social-Emotional Interactions Drive Sensory-Based Interventions

Greenspan

Explains how sensory processing and relationship-based developmental work intersect, emphasizing emotionally attuned play in progress. Understanding Ayres Sensory Integrationยฎ and Floortime.

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Greenspan, 2007

The DIRยฎ/Floortimeโ„ข Approach and Sensory Integration

Greenspan

Parent-friendly explanation of how Floortime and sensory integration work together to support emotional, sensory, motor, and communication development.

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ICDL, 2021

DIRยฎ/Floortimeยฎ Evidence-Base Quick Facts

ICDL

Clear summary of research supporting the DIR/Floortime model and key developmental outcomes.

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Undivided, 2023/2025

ABA Insurance Mandate Expanded to Floortime and More

Undivided

Overview of California SB 805 expanding insurance coverage beyond ABA to include developmental, relationship-based approaches.

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Cullinane, 2025

Evidence Base for the DIR/Floortimeยฎ Approach

Cullinane

Annotated research summary outlining decades of evidence supporting developmental, relationship-based intervention outcomes.

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