Profectum

Profectum Empowering growth through DIR® fostering potential, nurturing connections & embracing neurodiversity.

Profectum is the premiere organization for DIR®, the Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based Model that is an interdisciplinary approach for enabling developmental progress. Focusing on individual profiles and strengths, and building robust connections through relationships, DIR® honors neurodiversity and assists individuals of all ages to develop to their full potential. Profectum provides DIR® certification training and education for licensed professionals and educators, and also provides extensive resources for parents and caregivers. DIR® and Profectum provide education, tools and resources to navigate diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, and other learning and developmental challenges, enabling progress for children, families, and the professionals who work with them.

Tune in to Episode 8 of "Tuning In to Development: "Navigating School Supports: IEPs, 504 Plans, and Advocacy" with scho...
09/02/2025

Tune in to Episode 8 of "Tuning In to Development: "Navigating School Supports: IEPs, 504 Plans, and Advocacy" with school psychologist, Taiisha Calbert-Foster, PhD!

https://www.profectum.org/podcast

08/14/2025

This time of year, many of us are prepping for the end of the summer heading into the school year. That’s what Episode 7 is all about!

Listen to previous episodes here while you wait for the next one:
https://www.profectum.org/podcast

Tuning In to Development launched Episode 7 -- "Navigating Complex Feeding Challenges: From Picky Eating to Tube Feeding...
08/04/2025

Tuning In to Development launched Episode 7 -- "Navigating Complex Feeding Challenges: From Picky Eating to Tube Feeding," with Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L, and Savannah Sunvold, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC

https://www.profectum.org/podcast

07/22/2025

What happens at the table goes far beyond food. In our next episode, we dive into the complex world of feeding.

Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, this conversation will shift the way you think about mealtimes.

Listen to previous episodes here: https://www.profectum.org/podcast

Starting Sep 10th -- "Linking Sensory Integration and Mental Health" is a 6-session masterclass based on Gil Foley and S...
07/18/2025

Starting Sep 10th -- "Linking Sensory Integration and Mental Health" is a 6-session masterclass based on Gil Foley and Susan Stallings-Sahler's co-authored book, "Linking Sensory Integration and Mental Health: Nurturing Self-Regulation in Infants and Young Children."

Spots are limited -- register today!

https://www.profectum.org/course/sensory-and-mental-health

"Tuning In to Development" earns a badge for 2000 downloads!Thank you to all of our listeners! Tune in to all the episod...
07/16/2025

"Tuning In to Development" earns a badge for 2000 downloads!

Thank you to all of our listeners!

Tune in to all the episodes on the Profectum website or wherever you listen to your podcasts!
https://www.profectum.org/podcast

Joining the keynote lineup for Profectum’s “Broadening the DIR Perspective: Gender, Development, and Neurodiversity” Con...
07/08/2025

Joining the keynote lineup for Profectum’s “Broadening the DIR Perspective: Gender, Development, and Neurodiversity” Conference on November 7 & 9: Dr. AC Goldberg, PhD, CCC-SLP!

A nationally recognized educator, advocate, and speech-language pathologist, Dr. Goldberg is known for his powerful work at the intersection of communication, identity, and inclusion, Dr. Goldberg equips professionals to serve LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals with authenticity and respect.

Save $100 — now through July 9 only

Use code PRIDE at checkout

Register today!
https://profectum.fillout.com/t/5ry4UT9fzxus

We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, PhD as a keynote speaker at Profectum’s “Broadening the DIR Perspective:...
07/07/2025

We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, PhD as a keynote speaker at Profectum’s “Broadening the DIR Perspective: Gender, Development, and Neurodiversity” Conference, happening November 7 & 9!

A Developmental and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Ehrensaft is the Director of Mental Health and founding member of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Child and Adolescent Gender Center.

Dr. Ehrensaft is the author of:
Gender Explained (with Michelle Jurkiewicz, PsyD)
The Gender Creative Child
genderborn, gender made
…and more

Save $100 off the Early Bird rate — now through July 9 only!
Use code PRIDE at checkout.
Register today: https://profectum.fillout.com/t/5ry4UT9fzxus

07/03/2025

Join us Nov 7 & 9 for the Broadening the DIR Perspective: Gender, Development and Neurodiversity Conference.

Save $100 off the Early Bird rate with this special offer!

Use the coupon code PRIDE at checkout — valid until July 9

Register today! https://profectum.fillout.com/t/5ry4UT9fzxus

Episode 6 of Tuning In to Development is here! "Exploring the Magic of Play, from Development to Dinosaurs," with Rachel...
06/27/2025

Episode 6 of Tuning In to Development is here! "Exploring the Magic of Play, from Development to Dinosaurs," with Rachel Ottley, OTR/L and Rebecca Berg, OTR/L, IMH-E

https://www.profectum.org/podcast

Challenge your thinking and inform your practice with bold ideas grounded in the Developmental, Individual Differences, ...
06/25/2025

Challenge your thinking and inform your practice with bold ideas grounded in the Developmental, Individual Differences,
Relationship-based (DIR) Model.

Join us at Broadening the DIR Perspective: Gender, Development and Neurodiversity – Nov 7 and Nov 9, 2025.

Save $100 off the Early Bird rate with this special offer!

Use the coupon code PRIDE at checkout — valid only from June 25 to July 9

Register today! https://profectum.fillout.com/t/5ry4UT9fzxus

The Conference Committee is working on a very special program that celebrates individuality, inclusion, and insight — th...
06/24/2025

The Conference Committee is working on a very special program that celebrates individuality, inclusion, and insight — through the DIR lens. Save the dates for two inspiring days of discovery and transformation. You won't want to miss it!

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Chester, NJ
07930

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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