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Autism & the Parent-Child Relationship
The parent-infant guiding relationship is akin to the interplay between different components of a guided rocket. Learn how ASD affects this relational dynamic.
Growth is Possible for Individuals With Autism
Learn how growth-seeking can be activated through the MindGuiding Relationship
When the Guiding Relationship Doesn’t Develop
Typically developing children rely on the Guiding Relationship to provide a safe and challenging learning environment for mental & self growth. But what happens when it doesn’t develop?
Developing Dynamic Intelligence is Crucial
Our world is becoming increasingly complex and we must help our children develop Dynamic Intelligence.
After the Autism Diagnosis: Restoring Confidence
When parenting an ASD child, we cannot take elements of our relationship for granted.
Moving out of Crisis: The First Step
An autism diagnosis sends conscientious parents looking for anything that will help their family regain a sense of normalcy.
RDI Program Mission
Dr. Gutstein explains the primary mission of the RDI program.
Autism: Development of the Self
Developing the parent-child guiding relationship is a key factor to develop the self.
Messiness=Healthy Infant Development
Growth is nurtured in the messiness of everyday life!
What Problem Does RDI Address?
Our children’s development takes place in the context of a natural intuitive “Guiding Relationship.”
Co-Regulation: A Brief Introduction
Parents and other caregivers can work to rebuild this interpersonal collaboration…
Guiding Relationship: What Experts Say
Experts say that parents play THE primary role in mental, self and neural development.
Caregivers as Guides
When a Guiding Relationship is functioning, it becomes a collaborative dance…
Social Disengagement in Autism
…infants diagnosed with ASD at 36 months were rated by their parents as less cuddly and less likely to smile…
The Special Role of Parent as MindGuides
Initially, only parents can provide an optimal balance of safety and challenge…
The Face is the Window to the Soul
You know the old saying that the eyes are the window to the soul? Don’t believe it!
Dynamic Communication Tips
The more you prompt eye contact, the more you are taking away your database…
Autism: Is Speech the Most Important Focus?
Speech is really just a symbol for what parents crave: communication that brings real connection.
Why we Focus on Communication
RDI’s Family Consultation Program work on building communication through many channels.
The Ultimate Goal of RDI
Our unique advantage is we can actually develop the mental processes of our children…
Answering a Child’s Questions about Autism
The main thing that makes Autism better is if we can teach your brain to work in a more connected way.
RDI and Telehealth
Though house calls went out of favor years ago, they are experiencing a resurgence of sorts in the form of Telehealth…
Autism and Vantage Resistance
Research is bringing additional vocabulary to our understanding of what is happening in the brains of persons with ASD…
Our Focus on Training Professionals
RDI is exploding around the world and we know we must keep up and adapt our training for different cultures and languages.
Developing the Brain through MindGuiding
Research tells us that the Guiding Relationship opens the door for learning!
Growth-Promoting Mental Challenge
Challenge requires that we stretch our mental processing beyond our typically functioning, and this is what causes brain growth.
RDI: The Power of Relationship Skills Over Social Skills
Relationships teach us about multiple perspectives & show us that there is more than one right way of thinking, feeling, solving a problem, and behaving.
MindGuiding: Stretching the Boundaries of Our Growth
One of the vital things that parents do in the guiding relationship is to guide children in how to engage challenge in a productive manner…
Dr. Gutstein and the Latest Autism Research
New research is bringing additional vocabulary to our understanding of what is happening in the brains of persons born with ASD
Quality Over Quantity
Many children never learn to feel pride in the quality of their work they focus on getting things “over with”, producing quantity or getting a certain grade.
Meaning-Based Learning with RDI
Creating meaning is crucial and lessons should have a sharpness, clarity and immediacy for the student.
ADHD Behavior Management: From Control to Regulation
Behavior management is a critical part of any successful classroom. The following are some tips for successful behavior management.
The Classroom: A clear but flexible structure
The second foundation of a successful educational program for the AD/HD student is the way in which the classroom is structured.
Making School AD/HD Friendly
We can create classrooms that excite children with AD/HD. We can construct environments that are stimulating and dynamic without being chaotic and uncontrolled. We can have clear rules and consequences and still overlook some fidgeting and moving around.
A Brief Introduction to Guiding
There is one parenting activity that is performed in every culture on earth and that appears critical Dynamic Intelligence
Key Elements of the RDI Model: 4
RDI Programs try to maintain a healthy balance between real-world application and ongoing development. Learn the key elements of RDI here.
Key Elements of The RDI Model: 3
RDI Programs try to maintain a healthy balance between real-world application and ongoing development. Learn the key elements of RDI here.
Dr. Gutstein Explains the Key Elements of RDI®
These concepts can be used to help your child’s learning, growth and neural, social and intellectual development and are the core of the RDI® program.
Experience Based Learning
This is the first in a series of posts about the key elements of the RDI model