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Outings
Outings, and changes in plans now cause less nervousness for both myself and my son. Thank you, RDI®, for giving us the confidence to spread our wings.
The Roles of Mom and Dad in RDI®
As an RDI® consultant in Asia, specifically Indonesia, I see a lot of dads struggling in the beginning of the program because of the cultural beliefs that influence family life and interpersonal relationship. Even though things have changed so much in the younger generation, in many traditional Asian families the father’s role is primarily to provide material support for the family, while the mother’s role is primarily to take care of the children. The father does not usually start a conversation with his children. He tends to be distant. As a result, dad has difficulties learning how to play, have casual conversation and build close relationships with his child; this becomes even more challenging when they have a child with special conditions.
Meet Your Kids Where They Are
Children have good days and bad days, just like the rest of us. Variability is a normal part of the human experience. Just because your child could do it yesterday doesn’t mean he can do it today. We all have good days and bad days. So does your child.
How to Teach Your Child to Learn by Himself
This real-world example shows why the Mind Guiding relationship is essential for activating growth-seeking.
23 Ways to Help You Communicate with Your Child
A veteran RDI mom gives some tips on communication.
Building Communication with a Non Verbal Child
Can you imagine wanting to say something and not being able to say it?
Change Starts with You, Mom
We autism Moms can’t give what we don’t have! We need help, just like our kids do.
Laughing with RDI
Give a boy a water pistol and he knows exactly what to do with it! Not so with my Nick.
What is Dynamic Intelligence?
The most critical factor in your child’s pursuit of self dependence
Slowing Down to Speed Up
A first go round for families beginning RDI® is that they will need to slow down to speed up. Slowing down leads to confidence – for both parents and their children.
Amazing Progress with RDI
While it is thrilling to see how much he knows, it pales in comparison to what he now shares…how he FEELS!
What´s So Tough About Brushing Your Teeth?
Helping your child learn life´s necesarry skills.
Gaze Aversion and Autism
Do you know where this edge of competence is for your child? Many factors can be combined to smooth the path that will support your ability to lead and your child’s desire to take on his own learning. In RDI® we are always looking for a way to help children realize the importance of using their own minds, not those of others to solve problems.
Hallmark Moments
Our lives are fast and we all take for granted the things we receive from others. Taking a moment to remember these things and to let people know not only feels good for the person who receives, it makes for a really good day to the person remembering.
From Son-Rise to RDI
Making the change to RDI, saved their family.
My Life with RDI
Learn how RDI changed the life of this young man.
When the Guiding Relationship Doesn’t Develop
Typically developing children rely on the Guiding Relationship to provide a safe and challenging learning environment for mental & self growth. But what happens when it doesn’t develop?
Co-regulation: The Bridge to Communication
Co regulation is the simplest form or the prototype of communication.
How Autism Transformed Our Family
I found Mohit and more importantly, he found himself.
Our Journey Towards Real Communication
Shifting the focus of communication, gave this mother back her relationship with her son.
Preparing for the Holidays with an Autistic Child
Autistic individuals can struggle with the change in routine that the holidays bring but with some planning ahead of time they can manage it without anxiety!
A Book Review: Constructing Language
Dr. Sheely reviews “Constructing a Language: a Usage-Based Theory of Language Acquisition” by M. Tomasello.
RDI Transforms Lives
One parent’s story of how RDI transformed their son’s life.
Surviving the Holidays RDI Style
One parent’s story on how they survive the holidays
When “No!” Means “I’m Scared or Overwhelmed!”
Sometimes the word “no”, does not mean what you think.
RDI Creates Relationship
One mom’s story about how RDI restored relationship with her son.
Non-Verbal Communication
Non-verbal communication is part of the RDI story.
RDI Restores Confidence
One mother´s story of how the RDI program has given her daughter confidence and freedom
Mindful Parenting Saved Our Family
As we foray into this exciting arena of Mindful Parenting, it’s difficult, different, and much more deliberate as compared to other ways; but it is equally delightful.
5 Ways to Stop Imprisoning Individuals With Autism
Making sure our attitudes are not keeping our children with ASD hidden in a box.
The Road to Dynamic Thinking
One mom´s story of Dynamic Thinking in action.
Autism and Independence
Are you preparing your child to eventually live as independently as possible right now? Regardless of the extent of a child’s disability or his age, there is much we can do to help our children live up to their fullest potential.
When No Means “I’m Confused”
What are they really thinking when they yell “NO”?
Developing Dynamic Intelligence is Crucial
Our world is becoming increasingly complex and we must help our children develop Dynamic Intelligence.
After the Autism Diagnosis: Restoring Confidence
When parenting an ASD child, we cannot take elements of our relationship for granted.
My Son is Thriving with RDI
The RDI program has turned her son’s life upside down.
Ask Dr. Sheely
What does working with a consultant look like and how much would it cost?
Slowing Down with RDI
One family’s story on how slowing down, helped them to speed up.
Carving Pumpkins RDI Style
RDI consultant Lisa Palasti shares how to incorporate RDI into everyday life, including pumpkin carving!
RDI® Consultants Bring Hope
It’s easy to give up after an autism diagnosis. Here is one parent’s story of how RDI® gave them back hope.
Empowering Parents Through RDI
One family’s story about how RDI gave them back their life.
As an RDI® Consultant, I Empower Parents
A lot of parents don’t realize that they have power to help their own kids.
Moving out of Crisis: The First Step
An autism diagnosis sends conscientious parents looking for anything that will help their family regain a sense of normalcy.
Getting to the Heart of the Child
ASD interferes with children’s ability to integrate or retain the typical learning opportunities…
RDI Program Mission
Dr. Gutstein explains the primary mission of the RDI program.