Autism: A New Perspective

Navigating the Autism Diagnosis: Beyond Social Media Checklists

RDIconnect — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:30:24 +0000

In today’s digital age, we have an incredible amount of information at our fingertips. However, when it comes to understanding our own neurology, this constant stream of content can sometimes do more harm than good. It is a source of distress to see how the seriousness of an autism diagnosis is frequently misunderstood in the […]

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Going Beyond Parent Coaching by Bringing the Whole Family Into RDI®

RDIconnect — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:30:10 +0000

In this episode of Autism, A New Perspective, host Kat Lee talks with Andreja Stefulj, an RDI® Consultant based in London who leads RDI® professional training across the UK and Europe. Andrea shares her journey from working in school settings and studying ABA to discovering RDI® as a more relationship-based, developmentally focused approach. Her story […]

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A New Year for RDI® Clarifying Autism and Building the Next Generation

RDIconnect — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:30:05 +0000

In this Autism, A New Perspective episode, Kat Lee and Dr. Steven Gutstein explain RDI®, dynamic intelligence, and why parents are essential guides for long-term growth.

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Parents and Autism in 2026: Finding Your Role in a Noisy World

RDIconnect — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:30:25 +0000

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.

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The Heart of Growth: Inside the Relationship Development Assessment

RDIconnect — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:30:14 +0000

For many parents, the word “assessment” brings up hard memories. Long reports that list everything your child cannot do. Scores that seem to define your child’s future. Professionals who study your child while you sit in the hallway and wait. In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, Kat Lee talks with Claudia Andreessen, Professional […]

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Parents as Guides in RDI 2025: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Gutstein

RDIconnect — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:43:57 +0000

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.

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A Time to Guide: Why Children Need Presence More Than Appointments

RDIconnect — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:45:28 +0000

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.

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Parenting, Autism, and Self-Care: Why Self-Care Is Not Selfish

RDIconnect — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:32:17 +0000

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.

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Understanding Autism and Stress: Insights from Dr. Tom Atkinson

RDIconnect — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:30:28 +0000

In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, Kat Lee is joined once again by Dr. Tom Atkinson for a powerful conversation on the complex relationship between autism and stress, particularly as it affects both parents and their children. As an RDI® consultant, psychologist, and father of an adult son on the spectrum, Dr. Atkinson […]

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Supporting Parents of Autistic Children: The Power of Positivity and Well-Being

RDIconnect — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:30:34 +0000

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.

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Autism and Caretakers

RDIconnect — Sat, 24 May 2025 01:30:49 +0000

“Everything is going to be better for that person you’re caring for if you’re caring for yourself.” – Kat Lee

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Autism and Girls: Part 3

RDIconnect — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:30:16 +0000

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

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The RDI® Process: Not a Quick Fix

RDIconnect — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:00:03 +0000

When your child is struggling it's natural to seek quick fixes. But what if the key to long-term success lies in something deeper? Learn more about RDI® Process in this podcast with Kat Lee and Lisa Palasti.

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Affirming Neurodiversity with Dr. Rachelle Sheely

RDIconnect — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:30:21 +0000

In our latest episode of Autism: A New Perspective, Dr. Rachelle Sheely, president of RDIconnect®, joins host Kat Lee to share a deeply compassionate and hopeful perspective on neurodiversity.

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Autism and RDI® in 2025 Part Two with Dr. Steven Gutstein

RDIconnect — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 02:00:56 +0000

RDI® remains a groundbreaking approach in a field that often feels stuck. Unlike traditional models, RDI® prioritizes dynamic intelligence: the ability to adapt, problem-solve, and build meaningful relationships.

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Autism and RDI® in 2025 Part One with Dr. Steven Gutstein

RDIconnect — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:00:30 +0000

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RDI® and Autism: The Big Umbrella

RDIconnect — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:05:39 +0000

In this episode of Autism, A New Perspective, Kat Lee speaks with Dr. Rachelle Sheely, President of RDIconnect® about the broad-reaching benefits of RDI®.

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Autism: A Mom’s Journey

RDIconnect — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:00:30 +0000

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.

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Autism and Diagnosis

RDIconnect — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:52:58 +0000

“I suspect my child has autism. Should we pursue a formal diagnosis?” Kat and Sarah explore the benefits and challenges of getting an official diagnosis—what it can help you access, especially in the U.S., and how it can support your child in living the life they want.

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Is This Autism?

RDIconnect — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:18:08 +0000

Autistic people often face barriers in accessing appropriate care that non-autistic people do not. Finding clinicians who are equipped and willing to work with autistic children can be especially challenging. So, how can clinicians become better equipped, and how can you ensure your child receives the care they need? Challenges in Accessing Care for Autistic […]

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Autism and Mental Engagement

RDIconnect — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:02:39 +0000

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

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Unlocking Potential

RDIconnect — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:47:45 +0000

Why do so many people have such low expectations for individuals with autism? Absolutely everyone has potential. The key is unlocking that potential.

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Autism and the RDI® Consultant

RDIconnect — Tue, 28 May 2024 14:36:07 +0000

In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, Kat Lee and Dr. Sheely discuss the history of RDI® Consultants and how they help parents, families and children.

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Autism & RDI® in 2024

RDIconnect — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:14:33 +0000

In some ways, there have been dramatic changes in the way we view and treat autism in the 20+ years since the RDI® Program launched. For one, more people are seeing autism like we do here at RDI®, as simply a different way of thinking and being. We know that autism can mean a lot of challenges, but challenges can be overcome.

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Autism and Siblings

RDIconnect — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:20:30 +0000

In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, host Katherine Lee talks with Dr. Rachelle Sheely about autism, siblings and RDI®.

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RDI: An Interview With a Former Student

RDIconnect — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:53:51 +0000

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.

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Autism, Adults & RDI®

RDIconnect — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:23:36 +0000

In this podcast from RDIconnect® Dr. Rachelle Sheely explains the developmental process involved in RDI and how it can help children and adults alike. Autism: A New Perspective is Available on iTunes! Full Transcript Kat Lee: Hello, and welcome back to Autism: A New Perspective, the podcast show where we help you understand what is […]

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Starting an RDI® Program as an Adult

RDIconnect — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:09:49 +0000

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?

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Removing Behavior from the Equation and Focusing on Relationship in Autism Remediation

RDIconnect — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:44:41 +0000

Autistic Teens and Masking

RDIconnect — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:53:28 +0000

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.

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The History of RDI®

RDIconnect — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:19:34 +0000

The beginnings of the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®) program happened around 30 years ago, when Dr. Steven Gutstein and Dr. Rachelle Sheely began to ask some questions about autism, like “Why do intelligent, capable adults on the spectrum struggle to maintain independence? What is it about autism that sets people up to not be independent?”

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Implementing RDI® in High School

RDIconnect — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:36:11 +0000

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.

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Autism and Parent Empowerment with RDI® – Part II

RDIconnect — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:56:26 +0000

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.

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Autism and Parent Empowerment with RDI®

RDIconnect — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:02:56 +0000

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.

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Autism and Anxiety

RDIconnect — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:16:00 +0000

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.

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The Wellbeing of Parents

RDIconnect — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:53:15 +0000

Wellbeing is defined as the state of being “comfortable, healthy, and happy,” a simple definition for something that, for many people, isn’t quite so simple. Life gets in the way of our self-care and our wellbeing, and this can be especially true for parents of children who have special needs.

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Moving into Adulthood with RDI®

RDIconnect — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:49:37 +0000

RDI® can help all families, and your child can benefit from starting RDI® at any age, but the program is designed to promote growth, learning, development, and the ability to have relationships and perform necessary life skills, and, eventually, independence in adulthood. Your child can benefit from RDI® into their teen years and into young adulthood, if they are not yet ready for adulthood.

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RDI® and High School

RDIconnect — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:51:53 +0000

In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, Kat Lee talks with special guest Dr. Sarah Wayland, an RDI® Certified Consultant and parenting coach, about raising autistic teens, RDI® and navigating high school on the spectrum.

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Why are Autism Labels SO Damaging?

RDIconnect — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:52:09 +0000

Using functioning diagnostic labels on children and adults with autism is damaging to them. Dr. Rachelle Sheely, co-founder of RDIconnect talks more about it.

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Autism and Girls: Part 2

RDIconnect — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:02:32 +0000

In this episode of “Autism: A New Perspective,” we continue the discussion about raising girls with autism. Kat Lee is joined by special guest Sharon Sargeant, an RDI® parent whose daughter is now an adult. Sharon talks about the difficulty of getting a diagnosis in the early 90s, trying ABA, and discovering RDI® when her daughter was 12 years old.

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RDI®: An Introduction to the Dynamic World

RDIconnect — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:35:51 +0000

As parents, we can use RDI® concepts to introduce our children to more variables and increasingly dynamic situations, when they are ready. Children with autism are more than capable of achieving growth, development, and quality of life, just like neurotypical children, but they must be given the chance - and they must be able to move at their own pace.

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Girls and Autism

RDIconnect — Fri, 27 May 2022 13:45:47 +0000

In this episode, Kat Lee and special guest Nargis Carnahan delve into the joys and challenges of raising a daughter on the spectrum, and how autistic girls who grow up to be autistic women have a set of their own unique challenges they must face.

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When Parents Experience Crisis

RDIconnect — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:09:54 +0000

In this episode of "Autism: A New Perspective," Dr. Sheely talks about the things that might trigger a state of crisis again for some parents, how to know if you're in a crisis state, and what you can do to move yourself out of it.

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Autism and Resistance to Change

RDIconnect — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:35:58 +0000

What makes us human is the product of our orientation and our engagement with a dynamic variation. So how does this fit into a world where you are resistant to change? How can you help your child, without overwhelming or stressing them out, see the world as something to be discovered and experienced?

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Autism, RDI® and the Importance of the RDI® Consultant

RDIconnect — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:29:10 +0000

Why does RDI® use Consultants? When we got interested in autism, the incident was 1 in 10,000 people, and what we were seeing was parents giving their children over to “professionals”, assuming that anybody would be better with their children than they were. Dr. Gutstein and I never believed that so the consultant model was […]

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Managing a Dynamic World Part II

RDIconnect — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:15:47 +0000

Dynamic Intelligence is thriving in a world with partial predictability and getting used to living in a world of uncertainty.

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RDI and Non-Verbal Children

RDIconnect — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 19:43:31 +0000

Sometimes there is a misconception that RDI does not work with children who are non-verbal, that this is not for them. But Dr. Rachelle Sheely talks about her work with children on the spectrum that were non-verbal and how RDI® can be used with every child.

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Managing a Dynamic World Part 1

RDIconnect — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:31:42 +0000

A lot of people think there's this continuum of dynamic on one end and static on the other, where you got this opposite... That sort of the opposite of static, and it's not at all. On the one end, you've got static, but on the other end you've got chaotic or random. And that's what systems theories tell us, and there are two very important ways in which dynamic situations or systems are different from their chaotic ones.

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Teens, Adults and the RDI® Program

RDIconnect — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 01:06:08 +0000

When you have someone older the parents are often very tired, because they've been trying so many things. It's very difficult for them to dream again.

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Why RDI and What is It?: Part II

RDIconnect — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:32:09 +0000

For some reason, the necessary MindGuiding Relationship that typically forms between parent and child during the first year of life doesn't happen with autistic individuals--but with RDI®, it is possible to re-establish this relationship and nurture the growth mindset in your child.

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Your Child and Relationships and Marriage

RDIconnect — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:26:13 +0000

In the general population, there's a spectrum of people. Not everybody is going to be a college professor, and some people are going to have jobs as an assistant at Starbucks, and other people are going to have jobs as engineers. And so when I see someone who has a job as a greeter at Starbucks and has autism and has a girlfriend, I see that as an incredible success.

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Why RDI and What Is It?

RDIconnect — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:10:33 +0000

With the rate of employment among ASD adults low and rates of depression and suicide high, it's clear that something isn't working. RDI addresses this deficit.

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Autism and Marriage for Parents

RDIconnect — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:47:37 +0000

My advice to RDI® parents is to make sure you and your consultant are asking, "How does everybody get on the same page and how do you come together as a family?" Not an autism family, but how do you come together as a family?

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Teens, Adults & Autism

RDIconnect — Fri, 21 May 2021 15:32:14 +0000

As children with autism grow up and inch closer to adulthood, there are sometimes lingering concerns--What if we didn’t do enough? What if we went in the wrong direction? What if independence isn’t possible?--but growth is possible into adulthood.

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The Heart of RDI®: Your Child & Well Being Part II

RDIconnect — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:45:01 +0000

RDI® focuses on well-being in children with Autism, rather than assessments and measurements, giving them independence and true quality of life.

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The Heart of RDI: Your Child and Wellbeing

RDIconnect — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:24:08 +0000

RDI® is a developmental pathway to gradually moving more and more and more towards self-management and self-guiding in a dynamic world.

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Finding Balance After an Autism Diagnosis

RDIconnect — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:00:15 +0000

For all of us who have had a child diagnosed with autism, we know that they aren’t the only person who is vulnerable in what’s going on.

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Feelings that Accompany an Autism Diagnosis

RDIconnect — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:50:53 +0000

All of these feelings that accompany a diagnosis of your child are ok. Other parents have felt the same way, you are not alone.

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Autism & Suicide Part 2

RDIconnect — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:45:29 +0000

Dr. Steven Gutstein continues his examination of the link between autism and suicide in part 2 of his podcast.

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Autism & Suicide

RDIconnect — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:02:14 +0000

Why the suicide rate is higher for children and adults with an autism diagnosis and what we can do to help them.

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Presuming Competence in Your Children with Autism

RDIconnect — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:39:55 +0000

When we have high expectations for our children with autism it makes a huge difference. Believing in our kids will help them believe in themselves!

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Helping Our Families Understand Autism

RDIconnect — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:00:29 +0000

I believe that if we can balance the seriousness of the diagnosis with hope the extended family can become a wonderful support for the parents, but they have to understand what autism really means.

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Adapting and Changing When Things Aren’t Working Part II

RDIconnect — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:30:29 +0000

Welcome back to ASD: A New Perspective, the podcast show where we help you understand what is going on in the mind of your child, and we do encourage you that growth for your child is possible. I'm Kat Lee, and in this podcast, Dr. Gutstein continues his conversation with us about adapting and reminds us that it is so important for both parents and professionals to know of the value of adapting for our children.

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RDI and Adapting: Changing When Things Aren’t Working

RDIconnect — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:30:15 +0000

How do we help our children learn how to change when things aren't working for them? Welcome to ASD: A New Perspective, RDIconnect's own podcast show! In this month's episode, Dr. Gutstein talks to us about the importance of adapting and how to help our kids with autism embrace change.

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Schooling At Home

RDIconnect — Fri, 15 May 2020 16:24:59 +0000

Do you want to home-school your kids but feel unprepared? Learn how to school your kids at home, especially when you may not know how.

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Changing Our Mindset on Memory

RDIconnect — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:50:57 +0000

Curious about how memory works? Learn from Dr. Gutstein about the importance of changing our mindset on memory and learning from experiences.

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Coping with Crisis

RDIconnect — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:46:41 +0000

We are all impacted in one way or another during this crisis and dealing with COVID-19 but what if we could use this opportunity with our family to overcome crisis in a uniquely RDI way? Imagine what our children could learn about family and what it means to come together! Subscribe on iTunes here! Kat […]

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Just Noticeable Differences: A Key to Independence

RDIconnect — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:50:36 +0000

Children with autism have a desire for everything to stay the same, but what if you could help your kids embrace and even look forward to change?

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Static Thinking VS Dynamic Thinking

RDIconnect — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 23:21:17 +0000

Static Thinking vs Dynamic Thinking When you live in a static thinking world, things either are either similar to one another or they are different. When you live in a dynamic thinking world things are similar AND they are different. So what happens in a world when things are, at the same time, in two […]

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Transitioning to Adulthood: Part 2

RDIconnect — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 19:03:08 +0000

With RDI® all of the simple and everyday experiences we enjoy with our children become huge in terms of their growth.

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Redefining Autism

RDIconnect — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:44:00 +0000

Dr. Steven Gutstein talks about how what we think we know about autism may not be true and gives a new definition to help us redefine autism.

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Transitioning into Adulthood: Part 1

RDIconnect — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 16:42:49 +0000

Do you have dreams for your child with autism? Dr. Rachelle Sheely talks about how we should never limit the dreams we have for our kids, autism or not, and how to help put them on a path to independence from a young age.

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Learning from Experience

RDIconnect — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:30:19 +0000

What we find is that through that more deliberative process of bookmarking, reviewing, constructing, saving, organizing...we also strengthen that encouragement to intuitively recognize something when we see it.

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Do You Feel Left Out of Your Child’s Therapy?

RDIconnect — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:00:01 +0000

In RDI, we really believe in parents and we also believe that there is a developmental structure inherent in the way children are raised worldwide. And that just because that's difficult for parents who have a child on the spectrum, it doesn't mean it's impossible.

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Foundations of Dynamic Intelligence

RDIconnect — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:41:37 +0000

When the foundations of Dynamic Intelligence are set in place, the child begins to use their mind as a very powerful tool.

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The Road to Independence

RDIconnect — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 15:14:39 +0000

This idea of independence is one that we sometimes skirt because we get caught up in the daily routine of the things that we're teaching or the things that we're doing, or I think we get caught up in avoiding it because we worry about it so much. We're afraid to face it.

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Why Dynamic Intelligence Part 2

RDIconnect — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 14:17:42 +0000

One of the critical roles of being a parent is to be a mind guide. We know that. And if you have a child with autism, you can't do it until we help you to develop this and to help the child activate that growth, so you can begin to feel comfortable with it to start orienting more.

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RDI®: Hope Around the World

RDIconnect — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:17:07 +0000

One of the things at the Pan African Congress For Autism that impressed me and really didn't surprise me was that parents and professionals alike had the same concern when they were thinking about the individuals that they deal with who were on the spectrum and their families.

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Why Dynamic Intelligence: Part 1

RDIconnect — Fri, 10 May 2019 14:07:04 +0000

Traditional static intelligence is necessary, but it's not sufficient to function in our modern world, which is complex and dynamic in nature.

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Your Family & Autism

RDIconnect — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 06:36:05 +0000

I think the important thing for anybody who is either giving the diagnosis or working with a newly diagnosed family is to help parents know that there's a beginning point, and that that beginning point is almost always the same

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Theory of Mind: Part 2

RDIconnect — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:00:06 +0000

We need to teach children to reflect and you know, that's so much a part of our program to be able to bookmark something, maybe something that doesn't work or maybe something that does work. We have a whole lot of work on that.

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The Value of Self

RDIconnect — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:41:32 +0000

Dr. Sheely discusses the value of parents in developing a child's sense of self.

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Theory of Mind: Part 1

RDIconnect — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:51:59 +0000

Dr. Gutstein breaks down the complexities of Theory of Mind.

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2019: A New Year in RDI®

RDIconnect — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 07:52:27 +0000

Find hope in the new year with the RDI® remediation model.

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The Future and Dynamic Intelligence

RDIconnect — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:59:31 +0000

Dr. Gutstein talks research, dynamic intelligence and going into the future.

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Overcompensating for our Children

RDIconnect — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:00:53 +0000

Because your role has become the role of a compensator and not a guide, you start compensating for more and more things and sometimes children grow past the need for compensation.

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Remediation

RDIconnect — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:00:50 +0000

I haven't found one paper written, and I've read everything, that talks about the potential for remediation of these areas: of neural remediation, of psychosocial remediation. Not one. It's all about can we teach people other ways of functioning, or just neglecting it completely and not even thinking about it.

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Time To Fly: Trusting Your Instincts with Your Child

RDIconnect — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:00:56 +0000

They doubt their own inside voice and they doubt their own competence. They don't doubt their competence with their other children, but autism is a wedge, it's like a wedge with glue, and it drives families apart.

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Gestures and Communication: Part 2

RDIconnect — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:00:31 +0000

One of the things we do when we are forming experience representations are always doing enactments. We're not using narrative words, we're doing enactments.

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HOPE: A Case Study

RDIconnect — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:00:34 +0000

What I liked about the conversation was that these six things show a self-reflection, they show the hard work he's done, they actually kind of document the guiding relationship he had with his parents.

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Gestures and Communication: Part 1

RDIconnect — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 05:16:53 +0000

When we're using our body, we tend to use that part of the brain that manages experiences. Many people with Autism have been taught to use language as a task. As a performance-based measure. They wind up losing the sense of experience. The sense of flow with other people.

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School and Your Child

RDIconnect — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:00:19 +0000

The whole point of RDI is that we want our children to become independent in the way that they're going to become independent is by learning to think and to use their brains in a way that they need to be used.

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Main Obstacle for Parents

RDIconnect — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:00:02 +0000

The main obstacle if you're a parent is that your child is not coming to you with the excitement, the motivation to grow. But RDI can help.

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Empowering the Family!

RDIconnect — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:07:55 +0000

In RDI we believe there is a parallel process between the consultant and the parent, and the parent and the child... We're giving them the tools so they can begin to think of their own objectives, they can come up with them.

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More than Social Skills!

RDIconnect — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:00:03 +0000

There's still an implicit assumption that people with Autism have to fake it, or that if you just get them to behave a certain way, that that's a sign of great progress. We have to change it.

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Take the Autism Glasses Off!

RDIconnect — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:10:57 +0000

Sometimes when an autism diagnosis comes in, there’s a veil that falls over our dreams. Will there be hope again?

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The Importance of Self-Communication

RDIconnect — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:02:55 +0000

Gestures and Autism: The Importance of SELF Communication

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Moving Our Children Forward

RDIconnect — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 06:57:24 +0000

Sometimes. we help our children too much. This podcast is a great reminder to always focus on where we want our children to be at age 21, and how to get them there.

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We’re NOT Teaching Skills

RDIconnect — Fri, 18 May 2018 14:00:07 +0000

Dr. Steven Gutstein explains how the RDI Model doesn't teach skills, but improves the brain's ability to function in a way that leads to more successful outcomes.

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Dare to Dream

RDIconnect — Thu, 03 May 2018 15:50:44 +0000

Dr. Rachelle Sheely continues her discussion on the crisis after a diagnosis and finding hope with RDI.

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Why There is Hope in RDI

RDIconnect — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:33:00 +0000

There are differences in how children with autism develop, but there is hope for growth and connection with RDI.

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Parents, You’ve Done Nothing Wrong!

RDIconnect — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 13:32:28 +0000

Dr. Rachelle Sheely speaks directly to parents about how to move forward after an autism diagnosis.

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The Importance of Self

RDIconnect — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:37:11 +0000

Autism, social relationships, and relating to the self.

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Great Expectations: Part 2

RDIconnect — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:34:32 +0000

Why we should have great expectations for autistic children.

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The Age of Your Child

RDIconnect — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:00:16 +0000

Age or growth. What is the most important thing to look at when evaluating progress?

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Great Expectations for Our Children

RDIconnect — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:15:03 +0000

Dr. Rachelle Sheely talks about how we SHOULD have great expectations & dreams for our children with autism.

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High Expectations

RDIconnect — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:47:50 +0000

Dr. Gutstein talks about the importance of placing high expectations on our children in order to see growth.

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The RDI KEY

RDIconnect — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:00:07 +0000

Join Dr. Gutstein and Kat Lee as they talk about the KEY to RDI: Your child and growth.

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Hope for Parenting Our Children

RDIconnect — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 16:00:15 +0000

Listen as Dr. Gutstein gives words of hope for parents of children with autism in the new year.

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Defining Success as A Parent Guide

RDIconnect — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:00:27 +0000

Dr. Gutsein continues his series, The Heart of RDI®

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The Heart of RDI®: Part 3

RDIconnect — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:47:43 +0000

Dr. Gutstein continues his talk on "The Heart of RDI®"

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The Heart of RDI®: Part 2

RDIconnect — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:30:00 +0000

Parents, Anxiety and the Guiding Relationship

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What is Mindful Guiding for Parents?

RDIconnect — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 14:31:00 +0000

The Heart of RDI®

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Hope for Children of ALL Ages

RDIconnect — Fri, 26 May 2017 12:30:24 +0000

Is there a time when treatment for autism is no longer viable?

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Our Goals in RDI®

RDIconnect — Fri, 12 May 2017 19:18:43 +0000

RDI® Goals for children, parents and professionals.

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Dynamic Intelligence in Autism Treatment

RDIconnect — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 11:38:51 +0000

How does Dynamic Intelligence help in treating autism?

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Why Does My Child Need Dynamic Intelligence?

RDIconnect — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:30:48 +0000

Dynamic Intelligence is imperative to quality of life, whether you are on the spectrum or not.

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Dynamic Intelligence Starts Early

RDIconnect — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:50:45 +0000

How necessary is Dynamic Intelligence for our children?

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The Controlling Child

RDIconnect — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 19:30:57 +0000

When your child with ASD is trying to control his environment (either his parents or the world around him) what does it mean?

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Does My Child need Me?

RDIconnect — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 16:46:43 +0000

Dr. Steven Gutstein explains why parents are the most important factor in their child's treatment.

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Why Do I Feel Incompetent as a Parent?

RDIconnect — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:19:01 +0000

Why do we feel so incompetent at times and how do we become empowered as parents again?

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I Don’t Know What to DO with My Child

RDIconnect — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:00:37 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Gutstein talks about activities with children and the problems parents can have coming up with ideas to engage their children with autism.

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The Role of the RDI® Consultant

RDIconnect — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 15:00:56 +0000

Join Dr. Steven Gutstein as he continues his podcast series: Common Concerns for Parents. This week, Dr. Gutstein talks about RDI® Consultants and their importance to the program.

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Self-Stim and More

RDIconnect — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 15:00:45 +0000

This week, Dr. Gutstein of RDI® starts podcast series: Common Concerns for Parents: Self Stim and More

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What About Behavior: Part 2

RDIconnect — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:00:02 +0000

In this episode of “ASD: A New Perspective”, Dr. Steven Gutstein RDI® continues his discussion on co-occurring conditions and how they relate to our children's behaviour.

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What About Behavior?

RDIconnect — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 20:56:12 +0000

In this episode of "ASD: A New Perspective", Dr. Steven Gutstein continues his discussion on co-occurring conditions by talking about behaviour as it relates to autism.

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Co-Occurring Conditions: What About Self Stim?

RDIconnect — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:00:06 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Gutstein continues his talk on co-occurring conditions in autism by discussing self-stim: What is it and why is it common in children with autism.

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Co-Occurring Conditions: Eating Disorders, OCD and More

RDIconnect — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:05:38 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Gutstein continues his talk on co-occurring conditions by exploring topics such as eating disorders, OCD and more!

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What are Co-Occurring Conditions

RDIconnect — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:09:37 +0000

Dr. Steven Gutstein explains co-occurring conditions in autism and how they differ from autism itself.

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Being Human

RDIconnect — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:19:44 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Steven Gutstein tackles the myth that individuals with autism are not human beings.

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Autism Myths: All About Eye Contact

RDIconnect — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:54:30 +0000

Dr. Steve Gutstein discusses the myth that teaching eye contact is the key to autism treatment.

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Personality & Your Child

RDIconnect — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 22:46:09 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Gutstein attacks the myth that all persons with autism are the same.

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Autism Myths: Longing for Relationships

RDIconnect — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:54:48 +0000

Dr. Gutstein shares the devastating and pervasive myth that persons with autism do not long for relationship.

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The Great Divide in Autism Treatment

RDIconnect — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:22:32 +0000

This week, Dr. Gutstein explains the divide existing between autism research and clinical intervention.

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You Can Parent Your Autistic Child!

RDIconnect — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 20:24:37 +0000

In this episode, Dr Gutstein encourages parents that they can enjoy a growth-filled relationship with their child who is on the spectrum.

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Hope for Individuals with Autism

RDIconnect — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 09:11:22 +0000

There is hope for people with autism. Regardless of the vulnerabilities that might be present, all children can become co-participants in their growth and not just 'objects' of our interventions.

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Signs that Autistic Infants Are Motivated to Maintain Stability

RDIconnect — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:26:36 +0000

A successful Guiding Relationship takes two active participants. But as autism interrupts natural development, infants shut down in their ability to participate and can offer nothing for parents to respond to or guide.

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The Biggest Loss for Infants & Parents

RDIconnect — Fri, 27 May 2016 15:02:57 +0000

The most devastating consequence of autism is the loss of access to a Guiding Relationship for infants, which is vital for their growth and development.

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Autistic Infants: The Beginning of Disengagement

RDIconnect — Wed, 11 May 2016 14:56:59 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Gutstein explain what is happening initially in the brains of autistic infants as they begin to diverge from typical development.

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Mental Growth Is Rewarding!

RDIconnect — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:53:29 +0000

Dr. Gutstein continues to discuss the typical development of infants in order to lay a foundation for understanding what is happening to our autistic kids.

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Infants & Parents: How it Works!

RDIconnect — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:49:58 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Gutstein continues to discuss the similarities and differences of typically-developing infants and those who are later diagnosed with autism.

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Autism: In the Beginning

RDIconnect — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 14:38:02 +0000

In this first podcast, Dr. Steven Gutstein starts at the beginning by explaining what happens in infant development in the first months of life.

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