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The Importance of Non-Verbal Cues in Communication
Dr. Rachelle Sheely discusses the importance of non-verbal cues in the way we understand communication.
Dr. Rachelle Sheely Speaks About Her Journey towards RDI®
Sometimes in our lives we have this feeling like, “that’s what I’m supposed to be doing!” And that’s the way I felt about RDI.
Healing for the Whole Family
Join Dr. Rachelle Sheely in a video interview discussing how RDI brings healing and encouragement for the whole family.
Dr. Sheely Discusses the RDA: The Initial RDI® Assessment
Learn more about the RDA here.
Sense of Self: The Most Important Part of Autism Remediation
Dr. Rachelle Sheely talks about the importance of children with autism developing a sense of self.
Typical Development and the Infant Divergence
Dr. Rachelle Sheely talks about what research into typical development has taught us about autism.
Slowing Down to Speed Up
A first go round for families beginning RDI® is that they will need to slow down to speed up.
Gaze Aversion
Is it really important that she look at me?
Hallmark Moments
Dr. Sheely shares about the benefits of remembering and giving thanks.
Resolutions & Kids Need Support to Thrive
We all think about using the New Year to formulate a change that is important to us.
The Cardinal Principle
Tips for teaching your children independence.
A Book Review: Constructing Language
Dr. Sheely reviews “Constructing a Language: a Usage-Based Theory of Language Acquisition” by M. Tomasello.
All of Our Children Are Important
Making sure our “other” children are not left behind.
Showing Compassion
As you move throughout your day, we hope you feel and project compassion with your fellow sojourners…those you meet along the way.
Ask Dr. Sheely
What does working with a consultant look like and how much would it cost?
Day Trips: Are We There Yet?
Here are some ideas for your summer.
Jobs (Not Steve)
Play in early developmental is the work of childhood.
A Lesson Learned
“The most valuable lessons come not from teachers or textbooks, but from life experience.”
Volunteering-Not a Thing of the Past
Volunteering builds a work ethic and puts feet to compassion.
A Different Kind of Summer
This summer plan to slow down your routine and with your great kid…
Interview with A Renaissance man
Dr. Sheely interviews a young man with autism.
Advocacy and RDI: Scaffolding for Independence
As consultants, we are working ourselves out of a job, not into one.
A Different Easter
Spring not only comes in the temporal world but to the world of autism as well.
Humor as Communication
Jokes can be tricky, especially for a person on the spectrum.
There Are No Shortcuts
The functions and payoff of communication are well worth the effort…
The Most Important Thing
“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” P. Drucker
Gratitude: an Antidote to Selfishness
Being thankful is not only relevant, but an antidote to selfishness that can foster resilience and empathy…
The First Day of Autumn
There is a poetry to autumn that many of us addicted to screen time have ceased to enjoy.
Interview with Betty Adkins & Julia Watson
Continuing our series on education as the school year begins, we focus on RDI™ in the Prince George’s County Public Schools
Gaining Independence
Read one young autistic man’s speech talking about how he found independence in his life and how RDI helped.
The Importance of Consultants
An important feature of RDI is the consultant training program.
What Kind of Guide Are You? Part 5
Whenever we guide, we address the goal beneath the goal.
What Kind of Guide Are You? Part 4
While guiding does not negate the importance of instruction, it recognizes that good guiding is more than covering content.
What Kind of Guide Are You? Part 3
To continue our series on guiding, one of our consultants shares the difference between a good and a bad guide she has had in her life.
What Kind of Guide are You? Part 2
Guiding is a side by side ‘let’s take this journey together’ approach…
What Kind of Guide Are You?
We asked the RDI online consultant trainees tell us about a time when they were guided by a mentor who helped them. Here are their stories.
Why Failure and Why Creativity
To end our series on the importance of failure in the development of creativity, Dr. Rachelle Sheely talks about how RDI facilitates an environment for this.
When Failure Leads to Curiosity, part II
Lev Vygotsky, the famous Soviet psychologist, observed and wrote authoritatively about the development of higher cognitive functions in children. While he died (1934) long before the public...
When Failure Leads to Curiosity
Uncertainty can make us anxious. But for RDI families of children on the spectrum, the use of uncertainty is fundamental for good guiding. Find out why.
50% Off – The RDI Book Kindle Edition
Tomorrow, Friday April 18th, we will offering The RDI Book Kindle Edition for 50% off. Our goal is to get the book into the hands of as many parents and professionals as we can. Click here to...
Interview with Dr. Steven Shore
Dr. Sheely sits down for a chat with autism expert, Dr Steven Shore.
