About Dr. Natalie

Dr. Natalie Maddison is a developmental psychologist, DIR® Floortime™ Expert Practitioner, and DIR® Floortime™ Training Leader with nearly two decades of experience supporting children and families. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful growth emerges through relationships, play, and emotionally connected interactions.

Specializing in autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and other developmental challenges, Dr. Natalie takes an individualized approach that goes beyond age-based expectations and surface-level behaviors. By understanding each child’s unique developmental profile - including their strengths, sensory experiences, communication style, and capacity for connection - she helps uncover the foundations needed for growth.

Drawing on her background in developmental psychology and early intervention, Dr. Natalie partners closely with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to create interventions that are responsive, relationship-based, and tailored to the needs of the whole child. Her work focuses on helping children build the developmental capacities that support learning, communication, regulation, and meaningful relationships.

As a certified DIR® Floortime™ Expert Practitioner and Training Leader, Dr. Natalie integrates developmental psychology with relationship-based, play-centered practice. Her approach emphasizes building strong foundations in regulation, engagement, communication, flexible thinking, and social problem-solving. Rather than focusing solely on skills or outcomes, she is committed to helping children develop the confidence and connections that support lifelong learning and well-being.

Dr. Natalie leads a team of practitioners who share her commitment to providing individualized, relationship-based support grounded in a deep understanding of how children grow and learn. Together, they help children thrive across home, school, and community settings.

By combining thoughtful observation, meaningful relationships, and developmental expertise, Dr. Natalie helps children and families make progress that is both meaningful and lasting.