MEET ASHLEY AND LEARN ABOUT THE FAMILY INTENSIVE...
What is a Family Intensive?
Our family intensive is a 4-day, highly individualized parent-child program designed to help you understand your child's unique way of thinking, communicating, and relating and to teach you how to support their development in everyday life.
Unlike traditional intensives that focus on a child's deficits, our approach centers on your child's strengths and the relationship between you and your child.Â
You will learn practical, hands-on techniques that you will use during the intensive and continue using at home.Â
This program is grounded in a developmental model, not a behavioral or compliance-based approach.
Who is the Family Intensive for?
What makes this program different?
What does a typical Family Intensive look like for my child and me?
Not sure if this program is right for your family?
If you’re unsure whether this intensive is the right fit for your child or your family, the discovery call is the best place to explore that. There is no obligation to move forward.
Parent Testimonials
The Lalla Family
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"We traveled from Trinidad to participate in a 4-day Intensive Program with Ashley for our Autistic daughter Emily during the summer 2025. Prior to our travels there, we had online sessions with Ashley where we were able to get to know each other before hand.
On arrival at the Centre, both Ashley and Sydney were so warm and welcoming to our family of 4 that made us feel right at home. The connection was incredible and they were both very eager and passionate about their work and helping Emily to progress.
Ashley’s method is of a more meaningful one-on-one play therapy and bonding which we have not found anywhere else. She has also helped us to deal with Emily’s tantrums and meltdowns in a more understanding and calmer approach.
At the end of the program we were given a detailed report with valuable information and recommendations for Emily’s future growth and development.
We are truly grateful for the Love and Support we received and ongoing advice and guidance that Ashley continues to give to us on this journey forward."
The Jordan Family
"I wish I could give more than five stars for this review! Floortime therapy has proven to be the best thing I have done for my son. It's hard to put into words just how remarkable our experience has been. I am so very thankful that I was able to find Ashley and begin Floortime therapy with my son when I first became concerned about his speech. I'm not sure where we'd be today without the knowledge and guidance we've received through our sessions with Ashley. Ashley is phenomenal. Her dedication to and compassion for the children and families she sees is something I don't think you'll find anywhere else. She truly loves what she does and it shows. Not only has my child received help, but I have as well. Parents of children with delays often feel lost, confused and overwhelmed. Ashley has been a guiding light for us. While most educators and therapists seem to focus solely on what a child cannot do, our experience doing Floortime therapy with Ashley has been the opposite of that. Things are always positive and hopeful - and that is priceless. If you're reading this review because you're considering coming to Bloom Developmental Center I can tell you now that you don't need to look any further, you will not find a better place for your child!"
The Martinez Family
"You will not find a more passion-driven, kind, genuinely caring professional like Mrs. Ashley! She connects with each child to understand them and treats them with the upmost respect. On my sons last day, I asked him to tell Mrs. Ashley bye (he is non-verbal) and he ran to her to give her a big hug. This really resonated with me as I could see so clearly the impact she had on my sons life."
Program Structure
Pre-Intensive Virtual Meeting
Scheduled between 1-4 weeks before the in-person program. We get to know each other, begin building your child's developmental profile and start setting expectations for your intensive week.
4 Day In-Person Intensive
Held in League City, Texas.
Each day includes:
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2 hours in the morning + 2 hours in the afternoon
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A break in between
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Parents fully present and involved
3 Post-Intensive Virtual Parent Mentoring Sessions
Three Zoom meetings in the weeks following the intensive. These sessions help you integrate what you've learned and continue applying strategies confidently at home.
Developmental Profile
Before you leave the clinic, your family will receive a comprehensive developmental profile that details an analysis of your child's major developmental areas. The profile will not only analyze the foundational developmental areas, but it will also include individualized strategies to strengthen each area, recommendations for continuing skill development, and directional advice such as supplemental therapies that may be supportive. Listed below are the essential areas we will analyze during the Family Intensive.
Social-Emotional Milestones
Regulation & Arousal
Sensory & Motor Systems
Emotional Learning
Communication
Hands-On Parent Training
Throughout the intensive, you will learn how to:
- Engage your child in meaningful interaction
- Support regulation during daily routines
- Encourage communication and social problem-solving
- Respond in ways that help your child grow
- Create consistent, connection-rich moments in everyday life
This program focuses on you learning what to do, not watching someone else work with your child.
Your Guide: Ashley Gillespie, M.A.
Ashley is a Child Development Specialist with a background in speech therapy. She has extensive training in DIR Floortime and Greenspan Floortime and has spent 15+ years supporting autistic children and their families.Â
Her work centers on helping families understand their child's developmental profile and learn practical, relationship-based strategies that support communication and emotional growth, especially for minimally speaking and nonspeaking children.
Questions you may be wondering about...
I’ve struggled to understand my child for years. Why would this be different?
How is this different from traditional, behavioral-based approaches?
What if the follow-up support isn't enough?
Who can be involved in the Family Intensive?
Ready to Learn More?
The FREE discovery call is a space to talk through your questions and see whether the Family Intensive is the right next step for your family.Â
