a full life

Husband and father Professor, teacher, and mentor Clinician, caring for innumerable families

Founding President of Zero to Three

Co-Founder and Chair of ICDL Awards Prolific Writer

a central idea

We really need to change that historic dichotomy of cognition on the one hand, emotions on the other hand, and realize that our emotions are the fuel that gives rise to social behavior but also to different levels of intelligence

a family of related and interweaving paths taking his ideas forward

Development over the lifespan Clinical care of families & parent guidance A philosophy of who we are and how we can grow Assessment, diagnosis, screening, and the challenges of research in complex situations

A deep, integrated and broadening approach to mental health from a developmental perspective

a prolific writer

For a chance to continue learning for him, see video links at icdl.com and circlestretch.com

Teaching Playing

a collection of memories (personal and professional)

Early 1990s (DC) - from client to colleague circles! Late 1990s (SD) training trainers: among dinosaurs Early 2000s research: case reviews (200 & 10 yr) Mid 2000s - visiting and talking

Late 2000s and lately cases, ELARC & BRIDGE

Spring 2010 encouragement

Dont worry about what its called, just take care of the kids.

a philosophy moving forward

Developmental Individual Differences

Relationships
Empowering parents Respecting infants, children, and adults All disciplines - interdisciplinary

a plan moving forward

Research Education Advocacy

Current Research Specific to DIR/Floortime

Solomon Breinbauer York U. Sterponi etc.

Current Research Supportive of and Related to DIR/Floortime

Tronik Kasari Rogers BRIDGE Etc.

Education: National, and Beyond

ICDL Graduate School Research Journal Club May 17, 2011 on Elluminate 2011 ICDL DIR/Floortime Regional Summer Institute, July 7-11, Atlanta, GA 2011 ICDL Annual Conference: November 3-6, 2011, Washington DC Metro area

Education: Local and Regional

2011 California DIR/Floortime Conference, October 15, Burbank, Ca San Diego Open Access Community DIR/Floortime Support Groups for Parents and Professionals San Diego Community DIR/Floortime Tutoring Groups for Parents and Professionals 2011-2012 ICDL DIR/Floortime Southern California Regional Institute, Pasadena California

Education: Distance & Online Learning

ICDL Graduate School Ph.D. in Infant Mental Health and Developmental Disorders, online distance education

Online Basic DIR/Floortime and other courses available on ICDL.com

CIRCLESTRETCH.COM

Education: The Future?

Another Book Nationally recognized certification? DIR/Floortime Board Certified Developmental Interventionist More online, local, regional, national, and international conferences

Advocacy: A Place at the Table

DIR/Floortime Coalition of California Parent choice & Responsible funding

National: Military & TRICARE Inititatives

Class action: Beyond the ELARC Settlement Sacramento: DDS Guidelines, Legislation

 Join our coalition! Support Advocacy for Parent Choice

http://www.dirfloortimecoc.com/

Go for that gleam in the eye!

your memories