In this episode, Dr Gutstein encourages parents that they can enjoy a growth-filled relationship with their child who is on the spectrum.
There is hope for people with autism. Regardless of the vulnerabilities that might be present, all children can become co-participants in their growth and not just ‘objects’ of our interventions.
A successful Guiding Relationship takes two active participants. But as autism interrupts natural development, infants shut down in their ability to participate and can offer nothing for parents to respond to or guide.
The parent-infant guiding relationship is akin to the interplay between different components of a guided rocket. Learn how ASD affects this relational dynamic.
Learn how growth-seeking can be activated through the MindGuiding Relationship
