DIR Floortime Training at BubbleBee Children Speech Services

Welcome to BubbleBee, a specialised speech therapy centre in Singapore offering DIR Floortime training families and professionals can rely on.
BubbleBee supports children who experience challenges with emotional regulation, engagement, communication, and relationship building. Our DIR/Floortime®-based work focuses on understanding each child’s developmental profile and supporting growth through meaningful, child-led interaction.

DIR/Floortime is not a rigid therapy technique. It is a relationship-based framework that helps adults understand how children experience the world and how learning unfolds through connection, play, and shared attention. It helps parents to identify strengths and support areas of the development that are delayed, while helping them to connect with their children and share meaningful, reciprocal interactions.

Introduction to DIR and the DIR/Floortime® Model

DIR stands for Developmental, Individual-difference, Relationship-based. The DIR/Floortime® model created by Dr Stanley Greenspan and Dr Serena Wieder provides a structured way to understand child development while respecting each child’s unique sensory, emotional, and communication profile.
This approach is widely used with children who have autism, developmental delays, and communication difficulties. DIR/Floortime emphasises emotional development as the foundation for language, learning, and social skills.

At BubbleBee, DIR/Floortime training is integrated thoughtfully with speech therapy practice, ensuring strategies are practical and grounded in real-world interaction.

What Is DIR Floortime Training

DIR Floortime training programmes focus on helping adults learn how to support a child’s development through intentional interaction.
Rather than teaching isolated skills, DIR/Floortime helps parents and professionals:

Understand how a child processes the world
Build emotional and social connection
Support communication through play and shared engagement
Follow the child’s lead while gently expanding learning

Training covers both the theory behind DIR and the practical application of Floortime strategies in everyday settings.

DIR Floortime® Training Program at BubbleBee

BubbleBee offers individualised DIR/Floortime® training program options tailored for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children.

Our training programmes combine:

Clear introduction to DIR principles
Practical Floortime techniques
Video-based learning and real examples
Guided reflection and discussion

Training is designed to be accessible, relevant, and grounded in daily practice, not abstract theory.

Who Is This DIR Floortime Training For?

DIR Floortime training is suitable for:

Parents of children with autism or developmental differences
Caregivers supporting emotional and communication growth
Speech therapists and therapy professionals
Early childhood educators and support staff

Whether you are new to DIR or seeking deeper understanding, training is adapted to your role and experience level.

DIR Floortime Training for Parents

Parents play a central role in a child’s development. DIR Floortime training empowers parents with practical strategies they can use during everyday routines such as playtime, meals, and shared activities.

Parents learn how to:

Read their child’s emotional cues
Support regulation and attention
Encourage communication naturally
Build joyful, meaningful connection

This parent-centred approach strengthens confidence and supports long-term developmental growth.

Floortime Strategies Parents Can Use Daily

Training includes practical Floortime strategies such as:

Following the child’s lead
Creating purposeful interaction
Expanding circles of communication
Supporting emotional regulation before language

These strategies help parents integrate DIR/Floortime naturally into daily life, without creating pressure or rigid expectations.

DIR Floortime Training for Professionals

BubbleBee also provides DIR/Floortime training options for professionals seeking to integrate DIR principles into therapy or educational practice.

This includes:

Speech therapists
Therapists working in developmental or emotional health
Early intervention professionals

Training supports professionals in applying DIR/Floortime within ethical, evidence-based practice frameworks.

Professional Development and Certification Pathways

DIR/Floortime training may support professionals working toward Floortime certification or those seeking structured learning aligned with DIR standards.

Developmental-individual profiles
Relationship-based intervention planning
Ethical and reflective practice

Integration with existing therapy models

Led by a Senior Speech-Language Therapist

All DIR Floortime training at BubbleBee is guided by Agnieszka Debowska, Senior Speech-Language Therapist.

Ms. Agnieszka has extensive experience working with children with communication and developmental needs.

She is Certified in DIR/Floortime through: Profectum Basic and Fellow certification. She will be Profectum Trainer in April 2026.

Her work bridges speech therapy, developmental understanding, and parent coaching, ensuring DIR/Floortime training remains practical and grounded.

How DIR Floortime Supports Speech and Communication

Although DIR/Floortime is not a speech programme alone, it strongly supports speech and language development by strengthening the foundations of communication.

DIR/Floortime supports:

Shared attention
Emotional engagement
Intentional communication
Readiness for language learning

These foundations are essential for meaningful speech and long-term communication growth.

Integration with Speech Therapy Practice

At BubbleBee, DIR/Floortime strategies complement speech therapy rather than replace it. This integrated approach allows therapy to address both communication skills and the emotional-developmental foundations that support them.

Training Options and Learning Formats

BubbleBee offers a variety of DIR Floortime training options depending on learning needs.

Training formats may include:

Small group sessions
Individual parent coaching
Professional workshops
Guided learning resources

Details are shared based on suitability and availability.

Learning Materials and Resources

We videotape sessions with parents and caregivers and share it with them for learning purposes.

Why Choose BubbleBee for DIR Floortime Training

Families and professionals choose BubbleBee because we offer:

Clear, structured DIR/Floortime training
Senior-led guidance, not generic workshops
Integration with speech therapy knowledge
Respect for each child’s developmental profile
A calm, supportive learning environment

We focus on meaningful understanding, not quick fixes.

When Is DIR Floortime Training Helpful

DIR Floortime training is helpful when:

A child struggles with engagement or regulation
Communication feels inconsistent or effortful
Traditional strategies feel ineffective
Parents or professionals want a deeper understanding of development

Early guidance can positively shape long-term outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions – DIR Floortime Training

What is DIR Floortime training used for

DIR Floortime training helps parents and professionals support children’s emotional, social, and communication development through relationship-based interaction.

Is DIR/Floortime suitable for children with autism

Yes. DIR/Floortime is commonly used to support autistic children by focusing on emotional development, communication, and connection.

Do parents need prior experience to attend training

No. Training is structured to support parents at different levels of understanding, including those new to DIR/Floortime.

Is DIR Floortime a replacement for speech therapy

No. DIR/Floortime complements speech therapy by strengthening the foundations that support communication and learning.

Who conducts the DIR Floortime training

Training at BubbleBee is guided by a senior speech-language therapist with experience in relationship-based and developmental approaches.

Enquire About DIR Floortime Training in Singapore

If you are exploring DIR Floortime training for your child, family, or professional development, BubbleBee is here to support you.

Contact us to learn more about available training options and how DIR/Floortime may support your goals in a clear, practical, and respectful way.

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Gregory Zdaniuk ★★★★★ 5 months ago
Mrs Agnieszka is a very professional speech therapist. She has worked with our child for several years with clear results. Her holistic approach to speech is very effective. Where others only focused on … More sounds, Mrs Agnieszka looked deeper and focused on the mental component of speech with tailored (and fun) exercises aimed at root causes. I wholeheartedly recommend her practice.
Carmen Tang ★★★★★ a year ago
I’m so grateful that we chose Agnes as my son’s speech therapist. My son has ASD and non-verbal. Before we started speech therapy, he was lack of playing skills, eye contact, joint attention and many … More other problems. Agnes mentioned that all of these fundamental skills are crucial in order to build meaningful speech. After years of consistent training, my son now has shown a significant improvement in engagement, play skills and self- regulation. With all of these in place, my son can now say and copy words that are spoken to him. My son really enjoyed playing and learning at Agnes’s therapy. Agnes is very professional, skillful, kind and patient. The techniques and tips that she has given me were all practical and valuable in order to incorporate the same methods at home. Overall, I highly recommend Agnes’s speech therapy. She did an amazing job helping my son to build his speech.
leng huang ★★★★★ a year ago
We are grateful to have found Agnes! She has been an invaluable partner on our journey to support our son’s communication development.
Agnes is a very experience speech therapist and especially good with … More young children. Her floor time , play—based / child - led approach is holistic and made sessions fun and engaging for our son. What impressed us most is her ability to connect with our son, making him feel comfortable and confident , which in turn helped him open - up / express himself. Through these sessions, she is able to provide valuable insights to us parents on how best to support and enhance our son’s communication skills.
Liang Liu ★★★★★ a year ago
My son has been seeing Agnes since 2 years old. I still recall the day that he spoke out load and clear for the 1st in his life in Agnes's therapy. Agnes therapy really helped him expand his interest … More and improved his ideation, which helped him to express himself much better and build up his confidence. Along the way I also get to know the reason behind certain behavior of my son and am now able to guide him better at home. Really appreciate it!
Cuppa Tea ★★★★★ a year ago
Agnes is a very experienced speech therapist.
(1) She has been able to help us understand more about our daughter's condition, and how through play can help her improve her communication.
(2) She … More has been teaching us parents how to communicate with our daughter. An important factor in communication is not to assume for the child or order the child to do this/that. This has been a mistake for many parents or even therapists. It is important to listen to the child who would communicate via non verbal cues or verbally. Let the child lead from there.
(3) She has the ability to understand children and their intentions. This is crucial in building confidence in our daughter since she has little confidence. Once she knows that we are there to try to understand her, she will be more willing to continue to communicate with us.
It has not been easy for us to find a suitable therapist who could engage our daughter as we have been through a few therapists.
To all the parents reading this: May you be able to find one who can help you and your child.
Chia Ming Lim ★★★★★ a year ago
Agnes is a seasoned and dedicated speech therapist who is able to empower parents like us to guide in speech development and see significant breakthroughs in our child's communication skills.