Can playful therapy unlock new skills in children with intellectual disability?

This trial tests whether adding DIR/Floortime™—a play-based, relationship-focused therapy—to standard care can improve emotional development and everyday skills in children aged 4-12 with mild to moderate intellectual developmental disorder. Over 10 weeks, some children receive the therapy plus usual services, while others receive only standard care. Researchers will measure changes in communication, socialization, daily living skills, and emotional growth to see if this approach offers extra benefits.