Kat Lee and RDI consultant Lisa Palasti talk about autism parenting in 2026, cutting through overload so parents can slow down, lead, and support real growth.
Adults and Older Teens
The Heart of Growth: Inside the Relationship Development Assessment
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Autism and Girls: Part 3
Join consultant and parent Lisa Maloney for a profoundly moving conversation about her daughter Ellie’s story. You’ll walk away reminded that growth is possible
Autism: A Mom’s Journey
In this episode, Lisa shares her journey of over 20 years as a mom of two boys with unique needs. She looked to help them grow into happy, well-adjusted adults.
Autism and Mental Engagement
It’s possible to reform a Guiding Relationship with children diagnosed with autism, leading to growth-seeking and many more benefits.
Learn more with Dr Sheely
RDI: An Interview With a Former Student
In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, host Katherine Lee brings in a former RDI® student who is now in her 30s. Alysia Elliot and her mom Sharon Sargeant talk about Alysia’s life with autism, before RDI® and how starting an RDI® program changed everything.
Autism, Adults & RDI®
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Starting an RDI® Program as an Adult
In this week’s podcast, Dr. Sheely talks about the RDI® program for adults. When is it appropriate? Who is an ideal candidate? And how can it help?
Autistic Teens and Masking
Dr. Sarah Wayland talks about autism and masking, specifically for teens or young adults in this episode of the RDIconnect® podcast, Autism: A new Perspective.
Implementing RDI® in High School
In this episode of “Autism: A New Perspective,” Kat is joined by Betty Adkins, M.S., an RDI® Certified Consultant, RDI® parent, and developer of the RDI® Teacher Institute, to talk about RDI® and high school.