DIR/Floortime®-Focused Pediatric Therapy in Connecticut
Helping You Understand Your Child, One Playful Moment at a Time.
Play-based, in-home support for young children with autism, developmental delays, sensory differences, and communication challenges—plus caregiver coaching to help you understand and support your child between sessions.
Growing Through Play provides relationship-based pediatric occupational therapy and DIR/Floortime® services designed around your child’s unique strengths, interests, communication, and developmental needs.
Serving families in Wallingford, North Haven, Cheshire, Branford, Guilford, Madison, and surrounding Connecticut communities.
Your Child's Diagnosis May Have Changed Your Questions. It Doesn't Change Your Connection.
Maybe you recently received an autism diagnosis for your child.
Maybe you've been noticing differences in communication, play, sensory needs, or development and are searching for answers.
You love your child deeply. You want to understand them. You want to know how to help.
But you may find yourself wondering:
"What do I do next?"
"How do I connect with my child?"
"How can I support their communication and development at home?"
"How do I know what my child is trying to tell me?"
At Growing Through Play, we believe parents are the most important part of their child's journey.
You know your child better than anyone.
Our role is to teach you how to understand them.
Just Received an Autism Diagnosis?
You don't need to know what therapy is right for your child yet.
I've created a simple parent guide to help you understand what comes next, what relationship-based therapy looks like, and how you can begin supporting your child at home.
More Than Therapy. A Journey You'll Take Together.
At Growing Through play, Therapy is more than the time we spend together each week. Its about helping you understand your child. recognize their strengths, and feel confident supporting their development in everyday moments.
We combine pediatric occupational therapy, DIR/ Floortime®, and caregiver coaching to create a personalized approach that grows with your child and your family
Understand
We begin by getting to know your child- not just their challenges, but their strength, interests, communication style, sensory needs and the ways they connect with the world around them.
Connect
Through play, relationships, and following your child’s lead, we create opportunities for connection, communication engagement and shared joy
Grow
You’ll learn practical strategies you can use during the routines and moments that matter most- from playtime and mealtimes to transitions, communication and everyday family life
Because the goal isn’t simply to make progress during therapy. its to help your family feel more connected and confident long after the session ends.
Your child’s journey is unique. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
Ready to Learn More?
Choosing the right therapy can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
If you’re interested in relationship-based, play-focused autism therapy, reach out to learn how we can support your child and your family.
If you have been searching for:
“pediatric occupational therapist near me”
“Floortime therapy near me”
“play-based autism therapy Connecticut”
“ABA alternatives near me”
We’re here to help.