A Total Approach

03/24/2026

03/20/2026

🌱 Now Launching: A Total Approach DIRFloortime® Program 🌱
We’re excited to introduce our new DIRFloortime® Program, a relationship‑based, developmental approach that supports children by meeting them exactly where they are - and celebrating who they are. DIRFloortime® honors each child’s unique sensory, emotional, and learning profile while nurturing joyful, meaningful connections that build communication, regulation, and thinking.
💕Two ways to participate:
• Comprehensive In‑Person Program for families seeking an immersive, hands‑on experience
• Distance‑Based Review & Coaching Program for families who need flexible, remote support
Families enrolled receive guidance from trained DIRFloortime® professionals, holistic developmental assessment, weekly coaching, monthly video feedback, family consultations, trauma‑informed DIR principles, and access to parent supports, including a monthly virtual parent support group.
🧡First virtual parent support group: April 23, 10:00–12:00 (US Eastern Time)
💛 Connection fuels development, and when children feel understood, supported, and safe, they thrive.
💙Learn more and apply by visiting our website:

A Total Approach DIRFloortime® Program Sign Up What is DIRFloortime®? DIRFloortime® is a relationship-based, developmental approach that helps children grow by meeting them where they are and celebrating who they are. It honors each child’s unique sensory, emotional, and learning profile while ...

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

This new study explored the link between motor skills and receptive communication in young autistic children. Researchers assessed 21 children aged 3–6 and found strong, significant connections between both gross and fine motor skills and the ability to understand language, with gross motor skills showing the strongest relationship.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2026.103466

Follow us to keep up to date on the latest research in Sensory Integration and Neurodiversity.

To learn more about supporting individuals with sensory differences across the lifespan see the link below:
https://www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com/bundles/Sensory-Inclusion-Facilitator-Certificate-B

03/18/2026

A new study of 25 healthy young adults found that 36 hours without sleep significantly impaired balance, especially when visual input was removed, while also reducing alertness and increasing visual fatigue. Using behavioral tests alongside EEG and fMRI, researchers showed that sleep deprivation altered brain activity in key sensorimotor regions, including areas responsible for visual processing, attention, and motor coordination. These changes suggest that lack of sleep disrupts the brain’s ability to integrate sensory information and produce accurate motor responses, leading to poorer postural stability. The findings highlight how acute sleep loss weakens the neural networks that support balance and coordinated movement, offering new insight into why sleep deprivation increases the risk of physical errors and accidents.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2025.121667

Follow us to keep up to date on the latest research in Sensory Integration and Neurodiversity.

To learn more about supporting individuals with sensory differences across the lifespan see the link below:
https://www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com/bundles/Sensory-Inclusion-Facilitator-Certificate-B

03/13/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧'𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬?
Playing with sand offers a variety of opportunities!

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Stimulates multiple senses simultaneously, supporting the development of sensory integration processing abilities.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Expands language & communication as they describe their ideas, share their experiences, and express their thoughts.

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 & 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹: Unexpected things will happen! An opportunity to work on supporting teamwork, negotiation, turn-taking, and communication skills.

𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Digging, scooping, pouring, and shaping sand enhances hand-eye coordination, spatial planning, coordination, strength, and balance.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Encourages both steady attention and focus as they engage in sensorimotor and creative projects.

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Encourages imaginative thinking as they create and construct various scenarios and stories, using sand to bring their ideas to life.

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

03/12/2026

Congrats Maude Le Roux Academy!!!

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02/28/2026

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We are proud to share an important milestone in our journey — A Total Approach® is now an officially registered trademark.

This achievement represents more than a legal designation. It reflects years of clinical integrity, innovation, and commitment to advancing relationship-based, neuroscience-informed practice.

What This Means
Becoming a registered trademark formally protects the intellectual property, philosophy, and clinical framework that define A Total Approach®. It ensures that:

Our model remains clearly identified and protected.

Families and professionals can trust the authenticity of programs delivered under the A Total Approach® name.

The integrity of our training, mentorship, and clinical services is maintained.

Our work continues to stand apart as a distinct, research-informed and relationship-centered framework.

Why This Matters
A registered trademark safeguards the quality and consistency of what we offer. It protects the values and principles that guide our programs — including developmental sequencing, neurodiversity-affirming practice, trauma-informed care, and relationship-first intervention.

Most importantly, it strengthens our ability to continue growing responsibly while maintaining the clinical excellence and depth our community has come to expect.

We are deeply grateful to the families, clinicians, and partners who have supported this vision. This milestone belongs to all of you who believe in thoughtful, developmentally grounded, and human-centered care.

With appreciation,

The A Total Approach® Team

12/18/2025

Happy Holidays from the ATA Team!