Intro to RDI®:

An Online Course

Across 8 lessons, you’ll be guided through the core foundations of Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®), including:

The history of RDI® and a developmental understanding of autism
What an RDI® Certified Consultant does and how the process works
Dynamic vs. static thinking and why it matters for real-life growth
How to effectively spend time with your child using a parent-led, activity-based model
Why RDI® focuses on communication
What the Guiding Relationship is and how it changes daily life
What the RDI® assessment looks at and what it helps clarify

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A clear starting point for parents who want a developmental path forward

If your child was recently diagnosed, or if you have an older child, teen, or young adult who has been through the “right” programs but is still struggling, you may be carrying a hard question: What does their future look like, and what else is there to try?

The Introduction to RDI® course is a self-paced online training designed to help you understand the RDI® approach and decide whether it is the right fit for your family. It is practical, parent-centered, and grounded in a developmental framework that goes beyond checklists and isolated skills.

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Understand developmental gaps that often emerge when someone lives with autism, especially in early childhood

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Learn how RDI®, Dynamic Intelligence, and a developmental framework address areas that are often missed by skills-based approaches

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Gain a clear pathway for next steps, including what it can look like to work with an RDI® Certified Consultant

Who is this course for?

This course is a strong fit if you are:

New to autism and trying to make sense of what truly supports development over time
Feeling uncertain because your child has participated in therapies, but progress feels limited or fragile
Looking for a parent-led approach that strengthens relationship, communication, flexibility, and resilience
Wanting a structured introductionbefore committing to a full program

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Meet the Course Instructors

Katherine Lee

Media Producer & Specialist, Community Manager, Professional Training Supervisor

Kat Lee is the voice behind all RDIconnect® media productions. She creates all podcasts and webinars related to autism and relationship development for children and their families.

An RDI® program Certified Consultant for 19 years, Kat works in the DFW metroplex and also serves as the RDI® area coordinator, a board member on the RDI® Professional Advisory Board and manages the online community content.

kat1216@aol.com

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Claudia Perez Andreessen

Director of the RDI® Professional Training Program in Latin America

Claudia is the Director of the RDI® Professional Certification in Mexico and Latin America and is the trainer of instructors in the certification process. She is currently the only supervisor of Spanish-speaking training consultants.

Claudia has been a consultant for over 20 years, has been a speaker at national and international autism conferences and led parent training events worldwide. Claudia has also been credited with translating the RDI® book into Spanish.

claudia@capaautismconsulting.com

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