In the last year, we have seen a rise in screen addiction, especially among vulnerable populations, such as teens and children with autism. How can we help?
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When you have someone older the parents are often very tired, because they’ve been trying so many things. It’s very difficult for them to dream again.
Why Is It Harder for Girls to Be Diagnosed with Autism?
Autism screening criteria are based on data collected mainly from the studies of autistic boys. Why? Historically, the diagnosis of autism has been more common in boys than girls, so scientists have focused their research on boys–and now girls with autism are being overlooked.
Helping Autistic Adults Find and Keep Employment
Why do so many adults with autism struggle with finding and keeping a job? The world simply isn’t built for neurodivergent people–but there are things employers can do to remedy that.
Transitioning to Independence: 5 Online Resources to Help Neurodivergent Young Adults Find Jobs & Job Skills
85% of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed, yet 60% of them have cognitive abilities at or above those of neurotypical individuals. So what is the problem?
Spotting Signs of Anxiety in Children with Autism
Children with autism often express anxiety and stress like neurotypical individuals, however, autistic children can experience anxiety more intensely and more often than other children which typically prompts a regression in behaviors.
How RDI and Dynamic Intelligence Lead to Quality of Life for Adults on the Spectrum
Dynamic growth is a key function of dynamic intelligence. With this, your child’s mental resources are improved. Your child constructs and continuously builds a library of personal knowledge that they can retrieve from as needed.
A Brother Talks About Flourishing With A Sister Who Has Autism
A common worry of parents who have children on the spectrum is whether autism might negatively impact their other child. Last Friday I had the opportunity to interview the brother of a young woman...
Treating Your Autistic Child with Respect
How to Treat Your Autistic Child Respectfully and Create a Better Family Life
What Makes Individuals with Autism Feel Stressed?
Why is your child acting out? Is it stress?
Engagement Activities to Guide Your Teenager
Unlike many other autism treatments available today, we believe that there is no age limit to the brain's ability to continue changing! We see a many families come into the program with teenagers...
4 Simple Steps to Build Life Skills in Your Child
Dynamic focuses on problem solving, thinking, flexibility, where there are several solutions to a single problem.
The Hope of Happiness for Those with Autism
An RDI® Guide to Happiness
Letters Between a Non Speaking Autistic and Apraxic Boy and His Neurotypical Therapist
Alfonso is non-speaking, but he has a lot to say. The world needs to listen and learn from this young man’s wise and whole-hearted way of living.
What Nobody Ever Tells Us About Meltdowns
This blog post was originally published on saiconnections blog. You can read the original article here. “I don’t know what sets him off. He suddenly gets into meltdowns and attacks his father and...
How Autism Transformed Our Family
I found Mohit and more importantly, he found himself.
Beyond Awareness: Week 2
Autism is neither good nor bad. It just exists, and it’s up to us…
Autism Advocacy: Beyond Awareness
So…once they have your attention, then what?
Making Decisions
Decisions like this are often made irrationally, only using the emotional aspect of the brain…
My Teenage Son
The following was shared by RDI mom, Bernadette Z. who works with consultant, Paulette Cormier I first met our RDI consultant when I was feeling somewhat lost with how to help my 16-year-old son...
One Guy’s Opinion: What it feels like to have autism as an adult
Ever wondered what it feels like to have autism? One guy shares his opinion on what it feels like to have autism as an adult.
RDI Program for Adults
I think that is where my stumbling block lies …preparing the proper time and space for successful work.
Help teens navigate social relations
How can you help your autistic teen build healthy social relationships? Dr. Kim Isaac tells us all about it.