Workshops & Events

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.

Upccoming Events

Sydney DIR 101 (ICDL certified 2 day course)

Date: 28th- 29th March 2025
Time: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Facilitator: Louisa Hunter, DIRFloortime® Expert Trainer
Location: Harbord Diggers. Freshwater – Northern Beaches, Sydney
Cost: $495 (includes workbook + light catering)

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.

DIR 101 – Orange NSW(In-Person 2 day Workshop)

Date:  7th – 8th March 2026
Time: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Facilitator: Louisa Hunter, DIRFloortime® Expert Trainer
Location: Canobolas Kids Health. Orange NSW, Australia

This two-day, interactive workshop offers a strong foundation in the DIR Floortime® framework. It is ideal for OTs, speech pathologists, psychologists, educators, and parents seeking a neurodiversity-affirming approach. Led by Louisa Hunter a passionate OT of 20 + years and registered DIRFloortime® training leader through the Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning (ICDL),

Throughout the course, participants will explore:

  • The developmental capacities in children and how to foster their growth

  • Individual differences, including sensory processing profiles

  • The relationship-based principles that underpin the DIR-Floortime® model

  • Practical strategies for using Floortime techniques in everyday interactions

This ICDL-registered course provides a comprehensive overview of DIR-Floortime®, giving participants the knowledge and confidence to begin applying its core principles immediately.

To enquire about in-house training options, please contact us directly.

Who is this for?

  • OTs, Speechies, Psychologists, Educators, Parents / Caregivers & Support staff

  • No prior experience needed

  • Ideal for those supporting neurodivergent children & families
    Grounded in relationship, play, regulation, and connection

Nature-based Homeschool Social Group

Runs on Mondays from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM during Term 2. We are now accepting referrals. Please contact Louisa Hunter at louisa@integrateot.com.au or express your interest by completing the referral form.

“There is no greater feeling than that of connection.”

Dr. Stanley Greenspan (1941–2010), founder of DIRFloortime®

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