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.
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...
Why I Don’t Feel Alone Anymore
A RDI consultant speaks on finding the tools to connect and communicate , and to help with self regulation. A helpful video gives a window into RDI being put into practice.
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 ASD
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.
Autism and STEM Jobs
By 2020, it is estimated that there will be a shortage of 95 million skilled workers. Will autistic people fill those gaps?
Summer Program for Students with ASD
Employment is often elusive for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Thinking About Thinking
What do we mean when we talk about thinking? In this podcast, Paul Louden and RDI consultant, Kim Emery talk about the process of thinking....
Beyond Awareness: Week Three
Train a generation of young men and women to work with autistics who need support …
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?
Autism & Marriage
When a couple faces the extra challenges of a special needs child, the fragility can increase at an alarming rate.
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.
He’s Got A Girlfriend
Bob, a very bright kid, was able to self-teach many things including the Rubik’s Cube but interacting in a meaningful way with others has not come so easily.
19 Activities to Do with Your Teenager
Here are 19 activities you can do right away with your teenager:
Help teens navigate social relations
How can you help your autistic teen build healthy social relationships? Dr. Kim Isaac tells us all about it.
