Our Approach
At Centre for Developing Children, our approach is guided by the CFDC Foundations Framework. We integrate evidence-based approaches to support each child’s individual needs, focusing on both the underlying systems that support development and the functional skills needed for everyday life.
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Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI)
ASI focuses on how children process and respond to sensory information. Through carefully designed sensory-motor activities, therapy supports children to improve:
- Emotional regulation
- Body awareness
- Coordination and motor planning
- Engagement in daily activities
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DIR® Floortime
DIR Floortime focuses on building strong relationships, communication, and emotional development through play. Therapists follow the child’s lead while supporting development in:
- Attention and engagement
- Social interaction
- Emotional regulation
- Communication
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DIR® Floortime
DIR Floortime focuses on building strong relationships, communication, and emotional development through play. Therapists follow the child’s lead while supporting development in:
- Attention and engagement
- Social interaction
- Emotional regulation
- Communication
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Feeding Assessment & Intervention
Therapy focuses on creating positive and safe mealtime experiences while gradually supporting food exploration.
We support children experiencing feeding challenges such as:
- Food refusal
- Limited food variety
- Sensory sensitivities
- Mealtime participation difficulties
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Developmental Movement & Primitive Reflex Integration
Early movement patterns, including primitive reflexes, play an important role in development. These may impact:
- Posture
- Coordination
- Attention
- Regulation
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Developmental Movement & Primitive Reflex Integration
Early movement patterns, including primitive reflexes, play an important role in development. These may impact:
- Posture
- Coordination
- Attention
- Regulation
The Pyramid of Learning
At CFDC, we recognise that foundational sensory and motor skills support higher-level abilities such as attention, behaviour, and learning. Therapy focuses on strengthening these underlying skills so children can build confidence over time.
