Profectum Membership
The Profectum Foundation is a non-profit organization which exists to provide much needed, quality training and resources for parents and professionals caring for individuals with Autism and other special and mental health needs worldwide.
Mission Statement
We are committed to promoting the best, and most progressive treatment approaches that address the unique needs of every individual with special needs at any stage of development from early childhood to adulthood. This includes integrating treatment approaches to individualize treatment plans in order to maximize developmental gains.
We aim to significantly increase the number of DIR-FCD™ trained professionals, and educated and empowered families, worldwide while meeting the needs of today’s busy generation and respecting discipline specific, cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Become part of the mission and join Profectum as we work everyday to continue to better understand the needs of families and provide critical resources needed!
Your membership supports our mission of bringing education and training to thousands of people around the world. Membership dues help to fund networking and clinical collaboration opportunities, program scholarships for parents and professionals in need, new and ongoing resource initiatives.
Annual Fee $180 ($15/mo*)
Annual Fee $120 ($10/mo*)
What do you get with a Profectum membership?
Discounts*
- Special Membership discount off all conferences and workshops
- 5% to 10% discount off certificate courses
- 10% discount off master classes
- 25% discount off webcasts
*Not to be combined with other discounts, offers or scholarships
Free Monthly Webcasts
- DIR-FCD™ Presentations
- Special Topics
- Guest Speakers
- Conference Sample Webcasts
- and more …
DIR-FCD™ Floortime Provider Directory
- Professionals, create your own profile page so families and organizations can find you (Profectum DIR-FCD™ certified professionals will be identified with Profectum credentials, however professionals certified in DIR from other organizations are also welcome!)
- Families and organizations can search for DIR-FCD™ professionals in their area
Access to Member Professional Group Forum
- Ask the Expert (Submit questions to Profectum Faculty)
- Share the latest insights, research, resources, and more …
- Network with other DIR-FCD™ professionals
- Faculty Moderated
- Monthly online open chats (am and pm times slots)
Invitations to Interactive Online Presentations and Discussions
- Professional Members will be invited to attend FREE online presentations and discussions
Quarterly Newsletters
- Updates on Profectum news and events
- Domestic and International DIR-FCD™ connections
- Summaries and links to the most progressive articles, research and resources in the field
- Book reviews
- and more …
First Access To
- New webcasts, blogs and newsletters
- Early bird registration for workshops and conferences Recognition at Profectum events as an Official Profectum Member
- Priority registration for special courses and events
- New Profectum products such as books, educational/school resources, new training programs
- and more …
Professional Development
- Profectum will be providing CEU’s for many workshops and conferences at reduced rates for all it’s members
Job Postings
- Look for jobs
- Recruit for DIR-FCD™ professionals
Post Your Events and News to Profectum’s Calendar and Social Media
- Let others know about your training programs, workshops and conferences
- Programs must be Profectum approved and meet our Best Practice Guidelines
Discounts*
- Special Membership discount off all conferences and workshops
- 5% to 10% discount off certificate courses
- 10% discount off master classes
- 25% discount off webcasts
*Not to be combined with other discounts, offers or scholarships
Free Monthly Webcasts
- DIR-FCD™ Presentations
- Special Topics
- Guest Speakers
- Conference Sample Webcasts
- and more …
Access to Member Parent/Family Member Group Forum
- Share stories, strategies, resources, encouragement and support
- Faculty Moderated
- Monthly online open chats (am and pm times slots)
Job Postings
- Look for jobs
- Recruit for DIR-FCD™ professionals
Quarterly Newsletters
- Updates on Profectum news and events
- Domestic and International DIR-FCD™ connections
- Summaries and links to the most progressive articles, research and resources in the field
- Book reviews
- and more …
First Access To
- New webcasts, blogs and newsletters
- Early bird registration for workshops and conferences Recognition at Profectum events as an Official Profectum Member
- Priority registration for special courses and events
- New Profectum products such as books, educational/school resources, new training programs
- and more …
DIR-FCD™ Floortime Provider Directory
- Professionals, create your own profile page so families and organizations can find you (Profectum DIR-FCD™ certified professionals will be identified with Profectum credentials, however professionals certified in DIR from other organizations are also welcome!)
- Families and organizations can search for DIR-FCD™ professionals in their area
How to get the most from your professional membership?
Be a change agent and participate on one of Profectum’s Task Force’s covering a wide range of interests. Volunteer as much time as you want, there are no minimal time commitments. Task Forces include:
- Fundraising and Development
- Marketing
- Research
- Advocacy
- Conferences
- International Support
Please contact monica.osgood@profectum.org if interested in volunteering for a task force
- Support and recruit local members
- Spearhead and/or support local DIR-FCD™ workshops and trainings
- Act as a Liaison between families and professionals in your area and Profectum’s leadership and Faculty
Attend a Conference and/or a Regional Workshop
- Have an interesting perspective or experience or just like to write, consider writing an article for the quarterly newsletter
- We would love to hear from you regarding recommendations on how we can improve our service
- Send suggestions to monica.osgood@profectum.org.
*Contact admin@profectum.org to sign-up for a monthly autopay with your credit card.