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
The most devastating consequence of autism is the loss of access to a Guiding Relationship for infants, which is vital for their growth and development.
