Dr. Stanley Greenspan, pioneer of the "Floor Time" method for teaching children with autism and other developmental disorders, and who documented the developmental milestones of early childhood, has died at age 68.
According to the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders, which offers training in the Floor Time technique, Greenspan was "the world's foremost authority on clinical work with infants and young children with developmental and emotional problems. His work continues to guide parents, professionals and researchers all over the world."
Dr. Greenspan authored numerous books, including Great Kids: Helping Your Baby and Child Develop the Ten Essential Qualities for a Healthy, Happy Life, upon which I based my interview with him for Body, Mind and Child. I'm honored to have had the chance to speak with him. To listen to his thoughts on genuine versus phony self-esteem, click here.
Developing Genuine Versus Phony Self-Esteem
in Children
Stanley Greenspan M.D.
with host Rae Pica 
Dr.
Greenspan says that genuine self-esteem is one of the ten essential
qualities necessary for a healthy, happy life. Is it possible to “give”
your child self-esteem? The answer may come as a surprise. Learn the
difference between genuine, versus phony, self-esteem and when and how
you should praise your child. 
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