Professional learning and parent education that’s relational, practical, and neurodiversity-affirming.

At Integrate OT, we offer workshops and events designed to support families, educators, and allied health professionals in understanding and applying the DIRFloortime® model and neuro-affirming therapy practices.

Whether you’re new to DIR or looking to deepen your developmental lens, our trainings combine hands-on strategies with a strong focus on connection, regulation, and capacity-building.

👉 All events are suitable for professionals working with neurodivergent children, including OTs, speech therapists, educators, and parents.

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 DIR 101 Northern Beaches – New Date Released!

Learn. Connect. Be Inspired – in the Heart of Manly

We’re excited to announce a new DIR 101 Northern Beaches training, with limited places now available.

This year we’ll be gathering in the beautiful St Matthew’s Function Room, right in the heart of Manly. Just moments from Sydney’s iconic beach, you’ll be surrounded by cafés, restaurants and accommodation options to suit every budget, making it the perfect opportunity to combine professional learning with a relaxing coastal experience.

Whether you’re travelling from interstate or joining us from across Sydney, Manly offers an inspiring setting to learn, connect and recharge.

Why attend DIR 101?

Over two engaging days you’ll gain a practical, evidence-informed introduction to the DIR® model and learn how to apply relationship-based, developmental approaches through a neuro affirming lens  to support children with diverse developmental profiles.

Led by Louisa, a registered DIRFloortime® training leader through the Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning (ICDL), this introductory course is ideal for parents, educators, and allied health professionals looking to build a strong foundation in the DIR-Floortime® approach.

In this comprehensive, ICDL-registered course, participants will explore:

• The 6 developmental capacities in children, and how to nurture growth.

• Identifying individual strengths and differences, including sensory processing profiles

• Relationship-based principles at the heart of DIR-Floortime®

• Learn how to use relationship focused, neuroaffirmiung strategies in everyday interactions- Home, school or therapy.

Participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to begin applying the core principles of DIR-Floortime® immediately—and earn their ICDL certification in DIR 101.