Developmental FX - The Developmental & Fragile X Resource Centre

Developmental FX - The Developmental & Fragile X Resource Centre Our mission is to prepare children with developmental differences for a bright future of engaged bel Neurodiversity is respected and well understood at DFX.

We are committed to a whole child/whole family approach, and offer a range of occupational, speech-language and psychological therapies for youngsters who are living with developmental and mental health challenges. Developmental FX (DFX) is a Denver-based nonprofit committed to a vision of changing care as usual to create a more inclusive world. Our mission is to prepare children with developmenta

l differences for a bright future of engaged belonging by equipping them, their families, therapists, and teachers via innovative programs in Colorado and around the world. DFX offers support to neuro-diverse children and their families, caregivers, educators and healthcare providers in Denver, across Colorado, and around the world, in-person and virtually.

04/24/2026

At DFX we are lifelong learners 🎉

One way we enact that role is through weekly Lunch & Learns. This month we are working our way through reviews of the different DIR courses that our team members have been taking this year. We started with DIR 101, and had such a blast playing DIR 101 Jeopardy! Beth and Hannah W quizzed us on foundations of the DIR model... complete with rubber duck prizes! 🦆



[Video description: clips of DFX team members around a conference room table looking at a Jeopardy! game board on a TV screen.]

Huge appreciation to our Team Player award and Engaged Belogning recognition recipients this month! 🎉For March the team...
03/31/2026

Huge appreciation to our Team Player award and Engaged Belogning recognition recipients this month! 🎉

For March the team player awards went to Sam and Adrianna - two people who go above and beyond taking on projects and supporting teammates, all with positive affect!

And the Engaged Belonging recognition goes to Susan - this is an acknowledgment for someone who exemplifies what it means to do this work and to amplify our work, something Susan exudes in everything she does!

Big thanks and congrats to Sam, Adrianna, and Susan! 💜

03/24/2026

Our team represented at the ICDL DIR® conference this year! Tracy gave the keynote address, and Sam and Juliana presented about affordances and gestalt language processing. Everyone had a blast!

[Video description: Clips of Tracy speaking from a podium onstage, a screen with a slide projected on it, Sam and Juliana in front of their slides, and Tracy, Juliana, and Sam jumping in front of the ICDL banner.]

Lots of socks! It's World Down Syndrome Day, which falls on the 21st of March every year. This year the theme is Togethe...
03/21/2026

Lots of socks! It's World Down Syndrome Day, which falls on the 21st of March every year. This year the theme is Together Against Loneliness.

Loneliness happens when people are not supported to build and maintain connections with other people. At DFX, we work with every individual to support their sense of engaged belonging across the contexts of their lives.

The World Down Syndrome Day website and associated activities are coordinated by Down Syndrome International in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society and the Down's Syndrome Association. You can learn more about at https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/

And join us in wearing wacky socks! When people ask about them, tell them about World Down Syndrome Day 🧦🧦🧦

03/18/2026

We love to celebrate 🎉 Being a part of a team means getting to celebrate life milestones together - and a little bit of (survivor-themed 🔥) play always helps!

[Video description: Clips of our team playing baby shower survivor-themed games outside, including blindfolded walking, baby swaddling, food guessing, and knot untying.]

03/17/2026

Get to know Sam! Check out these parachute affordances - how else do you play with a parachute?



[Video description: Clips of a woman in a gym space holding a giant parachute, peeking out from under it, running with it behind her as a cape, and using it to bounce toys in the air.]"

03/12/2026

We love opportunities to teach and learn together in community - this past weekend .stackhouse and were hosted by to discuss deepening and elevating practice, with a focus on nature-based practice, through use of the STEPPSI© clinical reasoning tool.

It was such a joy to gather with this group of engaged, committed, connected professionals. Creative courses like this fire up our practice!



[Video description: Clips of a group gathering at an outdoor camp, including views of the cabins, indoor learning space with chairs and mats, a view of the slideshow screen, and clips of participants crafting, eating, and hanging out by a campfire.]

03/12/2026

Get to know Steph! What's your favorite way to go down the scooter board ramp?



[Video description: A woman sits on a scooter board at the top of a wooden ramp, and then rides down the ramp and stops in a pile of pillows and a giant stuffed bear.]

03/09/2026

In last month's Learning Journeys Community forum, .stackhouse shared about a few gestures she uses in interactions to create connection, relational space, and possibility - including the infinity symbol.

Join us in the community to watch the recording from last month's discussion and then meet with us live in a few weeks for case processing!

03/05/2026

For the past three years, we have had the opportunity to dive into training, case review discussions, and reflective practice that centers deep understanding of the intersection of mental health, development, and equity. In recognition of this focus, we had a team retreat where we reflected on how we integrate knowledge to best support clients and how we embody the mission and pillars of DFX.

And we were delighted to host DFX co-founder Mouse for another round of creation! As described by Rita Vali, the originator, "The "Hopeful Birds Project" was created during the Coronavirus pandemic to spread art, kindness, and smiles to people everywhere. The birds serve as a symbol of community and resilience, uniting us to share hope, compassion, and moments of joy."



[Video description: Clips of DFX staff meeting around a conference room table and sculpting, firing, and painting clay bird sculptures.]

03/03/2026

Get to know Rachel! DFX psychology externs are in graduate-level training programs and join us for hands-on learning and mentorship with our clinical psychologist Dr. McCue. The focus of their learning with us is around the integration of mental health and developmental understandings when supporting kids with neurodevelopmental differences!



[Video description: A woman sits on a couch in front of a low table and next to a pillow that says "take it easy." On the wall is a photo of a pink duck that says "don't give up."]

Join our team! We are hiring for multiple roles:✨ Occupational Therapist✨ Communications and Operations CoordinatorCheck...
02/26/2026

Join our team! We are hiring for multiple roles:

✨ Occupational Therapist

✨ Communications and Operations Coordinator

Check out the DFX website (link in bio) to learn more and apply 🎉

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