An introduction to DIR® and DIRFLOORTIME®

In-Person DIR 101 Course

Approved by the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL)

DIR 101 is a prerequisite for further advanced training in ICDL

Objectives

This is an introductory course that reviews the theoretical framework, scientific evidence, and scope of application of the model promoting functional emotional developmental capacities, reflective thinking, and overall mental health for all children and adults, including those with developmental disabilities.

Learning objectives for this course include

1. Identify three common features of autism and other challenges of relating and communicating

2. Identify four key features of relationship-based approaches

3. Describe all six Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities in the DIR® model including the impact of individual differences and relationship/family

4. Identify three key principles and basic strategies of Floortime

5. Describe the essential role of affect

Details

Training Days

January 15 and 16, 2026 (Thursday and Friday)

Venue

Pico Tower, 66 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, HK

Target participants

Psychologists, doctors, nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, early childhood educators, childcare workers, and anyone who is interested in working with families with SEN children;

Full-time students are welcome

Medium of instruction

English (supplemented by Cantonese)

Course fee (Non-refundable)

Earlybird now extended to December 14, 2025 !

Earlybird (before December 1, 2025) : HKAIMH member: HKD2,000, Non-member: HKD2,500

Regular price : HKAIMH member: HKD2,500, Non-member: HKD3,000

Full-time students : HKD1,000

Bank Account details

Bank : The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Account Name : Hong Kong Association for Infant Mental Health Limited

Account No. : 124-245564-838

Certificate

Full Attendance of the training is required. ICDL will notify the participants when certificates are ready.

CME/CPD

Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Psychologist - 1 CPD-CP point per hour (12 CPD-CP points for the whole training)

Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapist - 12 CPD-ST points for the whole training

Hong Kong Psychological Society – DCP / DEP / DCoP : 1 CEU per hour (i.e. 12 CEUs for the whole training)

Hong Kong College of Community Medicine - 1 point per hour, maximum 10 points for the whole training

Other institutions / organizations - to be confirmed

Enquiries

Please email to dirfloortime2026@gmail.com

Training flyer