Articles by Dr. Gutstein
Professional posts and articles written by the founder of RDI®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…
ASD 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
One of the things that distinguishes us from what others do is our focus on neural rehabilitation…
RDI: The Power of Relationship Skills Over Social Skills
The essential skills of relationship differ from the typical social skills taught in classes or social skills groups.
MindGuiding: Stretching the Boundaries of Our ASD 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 ASD Research
New research is bringing additional vocabulary to our understanding of what is happening in the brains of persons born with ASD
Quaility Over Quantity
Many children never learn to feel pride and satisfaction in the quality of doing their work well.
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
The successful AD/HD classroom treats management from a skills-learning approach, rather…
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
For too many AD/HD adults, school day recollections are not fond nostalgic memories, but painful nightmares…
A Brief Introduction to Guiding
There is one parenting activity that is performed in every culture on earth and that appears critical…
Key Elements of the RDI Model: 4
Learning is re-defined, not as the accumulation of information, but as a lifelong process of…..
Key Elements of The RDI Model: 3
We believe that learning must authentic & applicable to learners real-world experience.
Key Elements of the RDI Model: 2
Following are a few more of the key elements of the RDI model. Learning as a life-long, wholistic process We view learning as a lifelong process involving: our body our brain and mind the persons who seek to guide us the potential opportunities we find or that are...