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 Introduction to DIRFloortime Theory and Techniques

Presented by Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente | November 4, 2025 9AM -11:AM EST

2 HOURS | via ZOOM | INTERACTIVE | PRIVATE ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR BOOKS & RATTLES COMPANY

DIRFloortime, the Developmental Individual Differences and Relationship model and related Floortime approach, uses relationships to promote overall development. This presentation will provide an introduction to DIRFloortime, with an understanding of its usefulness with young children with developmental differences.  Participants will learn the value of incorporating DIRFloortime strategies into their work.  The presenter, Lauren Tobing-Puente, PhD has a wealth of experience using DIRFloortime with children and their parents in Early Intervention, CPSE, in a school for students aged 4-21, and in her private practice, Connected Growth & Wellbeing.  Case examples via video will be shared to illustrate DIR in her practice.

DISCLOSURES [DR. LAUREN TOBING-PUENTE]

Financial Disclosures –  DR. LAUREN TOBING-PUENTE has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

Nonfinancial Disclosures - DR. LAUREN TOBING-PUENTE has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose. 

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Objectives

The participants will be able to…

1. Describe how each component of the “D,” the “I” and, the “R” (of DIR) supports growth in young children with developmental differences.

 
2. Identify five “Individual Differences” that influence children’s development.


3. Identify and explain three DIRFloortime strategies often used with preschoolers with developmental differences.

Agenda

1. Welcome and Overview –

9:00–9:10 AM

 

2. Foundations of DIRFloortime – 9:10–9:30 AM

 

3. Key Principles of the DIR Model and Floortime Approach –

9:30–10:00 AM

 

4. Case Examples 10:00–10:30 AM

 

5. Applying DIRFloortime Strategies with Children and Families – 10:30–10:50 AM

 

6. Wrap Up – 10:50–11:00 AM

 
 
DURATION: 2 HOURS

This workshop is FREE  an EXCLUSIVELY for BOOKS & RATTLES STAFF.

However, participants must attend the entirety of the session in order to receive their CE certificate/credits (scroll below on the "HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR CERTIFICATE" for further details. If you cancel or do not attend, you will not be eligible to receive a certificate/credits.

This Workshop Offers The Following CE Certificate/Credits

 

A simple Certificate of Attendance is also available

if these CEUs don't apply to you.

2.0 CTLE CONTACT HOURS

New York State Education Department, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE)
Provider Code #23394
Approval Period: 3/29/22 - 3/29/2027

Young Child Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved sponsor of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants.

YOU WILL GET A CERTIFICATE AFTER THE WORKSHOP.

2.0 NYSED PT CONTACT HOURS

New York State Education Department, Board of Physical Therapy (NYSED PT)  
Approval Period: 7/6/2024- 7/5/2027

The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, approved Young Child Learning as a sponsor of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Please note that only those continuing education activities that take place on or after July 6, 2018 may be used by New York State licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to meet the requirements for re-registration of their licenses.

YOU WILL GET A CERTIFICATE AFTER THE WORKSHOP.

2.0 NYSED OT CONTACT HOURS

New York State Education Department, Board of Occupational Therapy (NYSED OT)
Approval Period: 8/1/24 - 7/31/2027

New York State Board for Occupational Therapy Continuing Competency Hours   Young Child Learning is an approved Continuing Education Provider by the New York State Board for Occupational Therapy. Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program. Occupational therapist professionals should contact their regulatory board to confirm course approval for continuing education credits.

YOU WILL GET A CERTIFICATE AFTER THE WORKSHOP.

2.0 NYSED SW CONTACT HOURS

New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work (NYSED SW)
Provider Code #0365
Approval Period: 8/31/25 - 8/31/28

Young Child Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program. Social work professionals should contact their regulatory board to confirm course approval for continuing education credits.

YOU WILL GET A CERTIFICATE AFTER THE WORKSHOP.

2.0 ASWB CE CREDITS (BEGINNER LEVEL)

Association of Social Work Boards
(ASWB)
Provider Code #1366
Approval Period: 3/30/22-3/30/25

Young Child Learning, #1366, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/30/22-3/30/25. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 General continuing education credits.

YOU WILL GET A CERTIFICATE AFTER THE WORKSHOP.

This program is offered for  0.15 ASHA CEUS (Introductory Level)

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

ASHA Certification Maintenance Standards require that all certificate holders (CCC-A and CCC-SLP) must accumulate 30 Certificate Maintenance Hours (CMHs) of professional development during each 3-year certification maintenance interval in order to maintain their ASHA Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCC).

YOUR ASHA CREDITS WILL BE REFLECTED VIA YOUR ASHA REGISTRY ACCOUNT.

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How to obtain your CE Certificate/Credits:

  • You MUST attend the webinar from start to end.

  • You MUST ANSWER the QUIZ (For ASHA)

  • You MUST answer & submit the evaluation form after the webinar (will be sent via email)  

ASHA will reflect your CEU credits on your ASHA CEU Registry within 45 days.

Contact [email protected] for any issues/concerns.

Speaker's Biography

Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente is a licensed psychologist who earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in child and family therapy, from Fordham University. She leads a team of mental health clinicians at her private practice, Connected Growth & Wellbeing, in NYC which provides evaluations and treatment for individuals, from toddlerhood to adulthood, and their families, as well as professional consultations and training, and parent workshops. Dr. Tobing-Puente is the former Clinical Coordinator of a large nonpublic school where she supervised a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians, and evaluated and provided psychotherapy to students through age 21 using the DIRFloortime methodology. Her diverse experience includes many years working in home-based and center-based Early Intervention, independent preschool and elementary school, Head Start, and hospital settings for children with various developmental needs. Dr. Tobing-Puente was a long-time board member of the NY Metro chapter of the National Autism Association (NAA).


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  • A broadband connection with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps

PC specific requirements

  • Platform: Windows 8.1 or higher with the latest updates installed
  • RAM: 4GB or more
  • Video: Graphics output capability
  • Sound: Sound output capability

Mac specific requirement

  • Platform: Mac OS X 10.12 or higher with the latest updates installed
  • RAM: 4GB or more
  • Video: Graphics output capability
  • Sound: Sound output capability

Mobile specific requirements

  • iOS 15.0 and above
  • Android 7.0 and above

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