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Dr. Steven Gutstein explains why parents are the primary guides in RDI®, how to allocate resources, and how consultants help families start small and build momentum.
Parents as Guides in RDI 2025: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Gutstein
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A Time to Guide: Why Children Need Presence More Than Appointments
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In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, Kat Lee talks with RDI consultant and parent Lisa Palasti about why self-care is essential for families navigating autism. They address common barriers like guilt, time pressure, and lost social connection, and offer realistic steps parents can take now, from prioritizing health appointments to building daily moments of rest and support. When parents thrive, children benefit.
Parenting, Autism, and Self-Care: Why Self-Care Is Not Selfish
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Parenting a child with autism can be demanding, and self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential. In this episode, learn how to thrive so your child can too.
Understanding Autism and Stress: Insights from Dr. Tom Atkinson
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Supporting Parents of Autistic Children: The Power of Positivity and Well-Being
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In Episode 133 of our podcast, Autism: A New Perspective, host Kat Lee sits down once again with RDI® consultant and research psychologist Dr. Tom Atkinson for a candid, compassionate discussion on parental well-being.
Autism and Caretakers
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“Everything is going to be better for that person you’re caring for if you’re caring for yourself.” – Kat Lee
Unlocking Potential
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Why do so many people have such low expectations for individuals with autism? Absolutely everyone has potential. The key is unlocking that potential.
Autism and Parent Empowerment with RDI® – Part II
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In part two of ‘Autism and Parent Empowerment with RDI®,’ Lisa and Kat talk about each of the ‘Three E’s of Empowerment’ and why they’re important, as well as their own personal experiences as RDI® parents and how RDI® empowered them to take control of their children’s growth, learning and futures.
Autism and Parent Empowerment with RDI®
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In this episode of “Autism: A New Perspective,” Dr. Sheely talks about RDI® and parent empowerment. So many parents of autistic children find that they don’t know what’s going on with their child’s learning and growth – they don’t know what’s happening at the clinics or at school – and they don’t know the next step, or how they can help, and it leaves them feeling powerless.
Autism and Anxiety
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Feeling anxious, especially when beginning autism remediation, is common among both children and their parents, but anxiety can have a positive side. It can often make us more responsive and more creative.
