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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.
RDI Program for Adults
I think that is where my stumbling block lies …preparing the proper time and space for successful work.
Family Adventures
In RDI we coach parents to include their ASD child in meaningful opportunities where both parent and child collaborate not only in ‘doing’ things together.
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.
Real RDI® Success Story – Prince George County Public Schools
Continuing our series on education as the school year begins, we focus on RDI™ in the Prince George’s County Public Schools
Scientist’s Conclusions Affirm RDI®’s Approach
This scientist’s suggestions about how to treat ASD children that are consistent with what we do in RDI.
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.
Homeschooling With Autism
I’ve homeschooled my son for most of his life. I know the challenges of getting organized and meeting goals in the school. I hope these tips will help you.
Making Your Classroom Accessible to All Students
If you want to minimize distractions in your classroom, but don’t know where to start, here are some ideas..
Gaining Independence
Read one young autistic man’s speech about how he found independence in his life and how RDI® helped.
An Art Lesson For Everyone
An example art lesson that you can use with your students!
Elevator Speeches: Explaining RDI® in Simple Language
Do you ever feel you have trouble explaining RDI concisely and simply? Here are a few elevator speeches from RDI consultants that they use when they need to describe our programs in a hurry.
A Different Kind of Autism Journey: By LorRainne Jones
RDI is life altering and not just for children with autism and their families.
RDI® Consultant Training FAQ’s
Along with our amazing and supportive professional community, we are here to help you every step of the way and beyond.
The Importance of Consultants
An important feature of RDI® is the consultant training program. However, this was not in place in the beginning and families who wanted to learn to guide their children would come to Houston, overnight videos back and forth and often fly in to our offices for training. A question Dr. Gutstein and I asked early on was whether RDI® could be replicated through other professionals with the same success we were having. Following is a young boy’s recounting of his family’s work with their consultant, Dema Stout. As you watch this, you will see that the answer to our question was “yes.”
68 Activities to Do with Your Child
Looking for RDI activities? Look no further!
Learning vs Thinking
We are capable of learning many things but our knowledge will mean very little unless we are prepared to utilize it. It is not to say that learning is not important – only that it’s only useful if you are a thinker!
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.
Dr. Gutstein Explains the Key Elements of RDI®
These concepts can be used to help your child’s learning, growth and neural, social and intellectual development and are the core of the RDI® program.
Experience Based Learning
This is the first in a series of posts about the key elements of the RDI model
What Kind of Guide Are You? Part 5
Whenever we guide, we address the goal beneath the goal.
Dynamic vs Static Intelligence
Check out the difference between static and dynamic intelligence…
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.
New Research supporting RDA in Clinical Practice
Recent studies explore the Relationship Development Assessment in clinical practice
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…
An RDI Approach to Speech Therapy
When we care for people with brain injuries…
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.
Teaching Social Skills with RDI®
Unlike other therapies, RDI® encourages parents to teach their children social skills not to make others comfortable, but to set the foundation for success in life. It’s more about the “why” behind social communication, rather that the “what.”
Cutting Edge Autism Research
Dr. Steven Gutstein presents cutting edge research on the neurology of autism. Learn all about it here.
How RDI Changed our Lives
RDI has changed the lives of hundreds of families dealing with autism. Hear the story of Sharon, one mom who trusted RDI to help her daughter.
M.E.S.S.I.E.R. World
Dr. Steven Gutstein of RDIconnect shares why we must develop Dynamic Intelligence to navigate our complicated and messy world.
When Failure Leads to Curiosity
Uncertainty can cause anxiety – especially among autistic kids and adults. But did you know that you could use that uncertainty, to produce neurological growth?
Help Teens Navigate Social Relations
How can you help your autistic teen build healthy social relationships? Dr. Kim Isaac tells us all about it.
The Importance of Developmental Approaches to Autism
Dr. Sheely sits down for a chat with autism expert, Dr Steven Shore.
Tips on Creating an IEP
In my experience, shifting the focus to developmental growth in an IEP can dramatically alleviate a child’s stress level and…
