DIR Floortime · In-home therapy · New Jersey
Connection first.
Everything else follows.
Children learn best through play. Our trained Floortime players come to your home and use the games your child loves to build connection, communication and confidence, one goal at a time.
Our approach
Play is how children learn. It's also how they grow.
DIR Floortime is a developmental, relationship-based approach created by Dr. Stanley Greenspan and Dr. Serena Wieder. Instead of drilling skills, we join your child's play and gently stretch each moment into a chance to connect, communicate and solve problems.
Every session has a purpose. Your child's player works toward the goals set in their assessment, and we track progress so you can see it.
Developmental
We meet your child where they are developmentally and build the foundations for what comes next.
Individual differences
Every child takes in the world differently. We tailor each session to how your child senses, moves and responds.
Relationship-based
Growth happens through warm, trusting relationships, with your player and most of all with you.
Services
Everything your child needs, from first assessment to lasting progress.
Developmental assessment
A thorough assessment over several visits maps your child's strengths, needs and goals, and becomes the roadmap for therapy.
In-home Floortime
A trained Floortime player comes to your home to play with your child, working on their goals in every session, guided by an experienced DIR supervisor.
Parent coaching
Hands-on guidance so you can use Floortime strategies in everyday moments between sessions.
Ongoing reassessments
Regular check-ins on progress, with goals updated as your child grows.
Our founder
Built on one goal: the highest quality Floortime for every child.
Learn Through Play was founded by Morris Kellman, DPT, a doctor of physical therapy who trained in DIR Floortime through ICDL (the Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning) and holds Training Leader certification.
As a physical therapist, Morris saw that helping a child grow takes more than building strength or practicing stairs and jumping jacks. Emotion, engagement and play were what truly moved children forward, and that is what drew him to DIR Floortime.
He still remembers a young boy who came to every session ready to arm wrestle. Morris matched his strength with just enough resistance to make him work, and always let him win in the end. Week after week his arms got stronger, and he left every session sure he was stronger than his therapist. That is Floortime: real progress, carried by joy.
Morris knows how hard it can be to raise a child with autism or developmental challenges. Learn Through Play is not just another service. It's a team that cares, here to lighten your load and help your child experience joy, connection and growth.
What to expect
From your first call to your first session, no surprises.
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Step 1
We call you back
Within one business day. We'll ask about your child, your concerns and your insurance.
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Step 2
Insurance, handled
We check your benefits, request authorization, and keep you updated while we wait.
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Step 3
The assessment
Over several visits we get to know your child and set clear goals together.
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Step 4
Sessions begin
Your child's player comes to your home, and you're welcome to join the play from day one.
For parents
You're part of the team.
You know your child best, and the time you spend playing together every day is where the biggest changes happen. Our job is to help you make the most of it.
- Parent coaching that shows you how to use Floortime in everyday moments.
- Join the play anytime, so you see what works and try it yourself.
- Goals in plain language, with regular updates on progress.
- Strategies for home: mealtimes, bedtime, outings and the hard moments in between.
Just wanted you to know, Sarah is riding her bike completely by herself! She hops on and gets going on her own, Baruch Hashem. Thank you so much. She's doing amazing.
Tzippy S., parent
What is DIR Floortime?
DIR stands for Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based. Floortime is the hands-on part, where an adult joins the child's play and gently stretches each interaction to build new abilities.
What is a Floortime player?
A Floortime player is the trained provider who comes to your home and plays with your child, using that play to work on your child's goals. Every player is guided by an experienced DIR supervisor.
How is Floortime different from ABA?
ABA is usually adult-directed and focuses on teaching specific behaviors. Floortime is child-led: we start with what interests your child and use that shared engagement to strengthen attention, regulation, communication and thinking. Some families use both.
Which insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Wellpoint and Fidelis Care. Have a different plan? Reach out and we'll check your benefits for you.
Does my child need a diagnosis to start?
Insurance plans generally require one for coverage. If your child doesn't have a diagnosis yet, reach out anyway and we'll talk through next steps.
Which parts of New Jersey do you serve?
Burlington, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Ocean, Passaic and Union counties.
For referral partners
Pediatricians, schools and therapists: refer a family
Families you refer get a quick call back and help with insurance from the start.
Call (732) 800-1510 · Secure fax or email: [REFERRAL FAX OR EMAIL]
- Ages
- 3 and up
- Services
- DIR Floortime assessments, in-home Floortime, parent coaching
- Insurance
- Wellpoint, Fidelis Care
- Counties
- Burlington, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Union
- Helpful to send
- Diagnosis report and recent evaluations, with the family's consent
Ready to take the first step?
Tell us a little about your child and we'll call you back. No pressure, no obligation.
Or call (732) 800-1510