Articles by Dr. Gutstein
Professional posts and articles written by the founder of RDI®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.
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...
Experience Based Learning
This is the first in a series of posts about the key elements of the RDI model