Articles by Dr. Steve Gutstein
Professional posts and articles written by RDI founder Dr. Steven Gutstein
Gestures and Communicating with Others: Part I. Episode #53
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.
read moreMain Obstacle for Parents. Episode #51
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.
read moreMore than Social Skills! Episode #49
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.
read moreEpisode #47: Gestures and Autism
Gestures and Autism: The Importance of SELF Communication
read moreEpisode #45: We’re NOT Teaching Skills
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.
read moreEpisode #43: Why There is Hope in RDI
There are differences in how children with autism develop, but there is hope for growth and connection with RDI.
read moreEpisode #41: The Importance of Self
Autism, social relationships, and relating to the self.
read moreEpisode #39: The Age of Your Child
Age or growth. What is the most important thing to look at when evaluating progress?
read moreEpisode #37: High Expectations
Dr. Gutstein talks about the importance of placing high expectations on our children in order to see growth.
read moreEpisode #36: The RDI KEY
Join Dr. Gutstein and Kat Lee as they talk about the KEY to RDI: Your child and growth.
read moreEpisode #35: Hope for Parenting Our Children
Listen as Dr. Gutstein gives words of hope for parents of children with autism in the new year.
read moreEpisode #34: Defining Success as A Parent Guide
Dr. Gutsein continues his series, The Heart of RDI®
read moreEpisode #33: The Heart of RDI® Part III
Dr. Gutstein continues his talk on “The Heart of RDI®”
read moreEpisode #32: The heart of RDI® Part II
Parents, Anxiety and the Guiding Relationship
read moreEpisode #31: What is Mindful Guiding for Parents?
The Heart of RDI®
read moreEpisode #30: Hope for Children of ALL Ages
Is there a time when treatment for autism is no longer viable?
read moreEpisode #29: Our Goals in RDI®
RDI® Goals for children, parents and professionals.
read moreEpisode #28: Dynamic Intelligence in Autism Treatment
How does Dynamic Intelligence help in treating autism?
read moreEpisode #27: What Should Our Autism Awareness Be?
What SHOULD our autism awareness be?
read moreEpisode #26: Why Does My Child Need Dynamic Intelligence?
Dynamic Intelligence is imperative to quality of life, whether you are on the spectrum or not.
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