DIR Method and Autism
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Studies and Trials
This section provides details of scientific studies into the effectiveness of the DIR Method for people with autism which have been published in English-language, peer-reviewed journals.
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Related Studies and Trials
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Casenhiser D. M., Shanker S. G., Stieben J. (2013)
Learning through interaction in children with autism: Preliminary data from a social-communication-based intervention.
Autism.
17(2),
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Casenhiser D. M.
et al.
(2015)
Measuring and supporting language function for children with autism: Evidence from a randomized control trial of a social-interaction-based therapy.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
45(3),
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Dionne M., Martini R. (2011)
Floor time play with a child with autism: a single-subject study.
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapies.
78(3),
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Hilton J., Seal B. (2007)
Brief report: Comparative ABA and DIR trials in twin brothers with autism.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
37(6),
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Liao S.
et al.
(2014)
Home-based DIR Floortime Intervention Program for preschool children with autism spectrum disorders: Preliminary findings
Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.
34(4),
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Mok J. W., Chung K. (2014)
Application of DIR-Floortime model in the psychiatric service for very young children with autism in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Journal of Mental Health.
40(1),
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Pajareya K., Nopmaneejumruslers K. (2011)
A pilot randomized controlled trial of DIR/FloortimeTM parent training intervention for pre-school children with autistic spectrum disorders.
Autism.
15(5),
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Pajareya K., Nopmaneejumruslers K. (2012)
A one-year prospective follow-up study of a DIR/Floortime parent training intervention for pre-school children with autistic spectrum disorders.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand.
95(9),
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Sealy J., Glovinsky I. P. (2016)
Strengthening the reflective functioning capacities of parents who have a child with a neurodevelopmental disability through a brief, relationship-focused intervention.
Infant Mental Health Journal.
37(2),
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Solomon R.
et al.
(2007)
Pilot study of a parent training program for young children with autism: The PLAY Project Home Consultation program.
Autism.
11(3),
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Solomon R.
et al.
(2014)
PLAY Project Home Consultation intervention program for young children with autism spectrum disorders: A randomized controlled trial.
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
35(8),
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Wieder S., Greenspan S. I. (2003)
Climbing the symbolic ladder in the DIR model through floor time - interactive play.
Autism.
7(4),
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