Welcome to REConnections DIR® Center
Supporting children and families in the Tampa Bay area.
REConnections DIR® Center is not diagnosis-specific. We welcome children with a wide range of developmental and learning needs and focus on how they grow—not on a label.
We meet every child where they are and provide individualized therapy and support. Whether your child needs help with regulation, communication, motor skills, or academic learning, we build upon their strengths while helping them develop the tools to thrive at home, in school, and in the community.
The REConnections DIR Pathway
Services and supports tailored to your child’s needs and
Therapy is at the heart of what we do.
Children receive individualized occupational, speech therapy, & music therapy tailored to support sensory, motor, communication, and emotional development in a relationship-based setting.
We don’t rely on ABA or external rewards.
Our DIRFloortime® approach builds meaningful connections and focuses on developmental progress, regulation, communication, and real-world engagement.
Individualized therapy for real growth.
Each child works one-on-one with a therapist, allowing us to fully support sensory, motor, communication, and emotional development through the DIRFloortime® approach.
The REConnections Difference
We don’t define children by a diagnosis. We see their strengths, support their challenges, and meet them where they are developmentally.
Who We Help
We support children with differences in regulation, communication, sensory processing, and motor planning. Many of the families we serve have children who use AAC, struggle with transitions, or simply benefit from a more individualized and supportive therapy environment.
What makes our approach different:
Every session is 1:1 with a speech, occupational, or music therapist
Therapy and academic support are fully individualized
Tutoring services are led by a DIR®-certified educator
Collaborative team approach between therapists and educators
No ABA, no reward charts—just relationship-based understanding and support
Children aren’t expected to mask or “act neurotypical”
Our goal is to help children feel safe, connected, and confident while making meaningful progress.
Is This the Right Fit for Your Child?
Families come to REConnections DIR Center when they’re looking for something more individualized and relationship-based. Our services might be a fit if:
Your child has meltdowns, shutdowns, or struggles to regulate in larger group settings.
School feels overwhelming, and your child resists or avoids attending.
Progress has been limited in traditional programs—or ABA hasn’t worked for your family.
You want therapy and academic support in the same place, with a team that understands developmental, sensory, and emotional needs.
Still not sure? We’re here to talk it through with you. Schedule a consultation.
Getting started is simple.
STEP ONE:
Start by reaching out to schedule a 30-minute Consult.
This first meeting is just for caregivers to learn more about our therapy and tutoring services, ask questions, and see if REConnections DIR Center feels like the right fit.
STEP TWO:
Schedule an intake session.
After your consultation, we’ll schedule an intake session. This may include a developmental/therapy evaluation or a parent meeting to set goals for tutoring and academic support.
STEP THREE:
Our team will review your child’s needs and recommend a plan.
After the intake, our team meets to create an individualized therapy and/or tutoring plan, making sure it aligns with your child’s developmental profile and family goals.
STEP FOUR:
You’ll receive a service recommendation.
If we’re the right fit and have availability, we’ll complete the intake paperwork and schedule your first sessions. If space is limited, your child may be placed on a waitlist while we expand staffing or scheduling.
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Yes, REC DIR® Center is an approved provider with Step Up For Students. Families are able to use FES funds for most services. Please contact us to discuss your child’s specific needs.
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We work with children from early childhood through adolescence, tailoring our services to each child’s developmental profile.
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We provide 1:1 occupational therapy, speech therapy, music therapy, and DIR®-based tutoring, including homeschool portfolio support and yearly evaluations.
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Once the intake is complete, families can typically begin services within 1–2 weeks, depending on therapist and tutor availability.
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At this time, we are an out of network practice. This means you pay REC DIR® Center for services and then you can submit to your insurance company if you have out of network benefits for reimbursement.
Commonly Asked Questions
Why Choose DIR® Floortime?
Our center is built on the DIR® model, a relationship-based approach that:
Builds developmental growth through play and connection
Strengthens communication and emotional regulation
Focuses on strengths, not labels
Supports the whole family, not just the child
DIR® isn’t about compliance—it’s about connection.
