Autism: A New Perspective Podcast
An RDIconnect® PublicationAt the heart of what we do is an unwavering belief that growth is possible in the life of individuals on the autism spectrum. This foundational belief comes from the latest autism research and our experience with thousands of cases where the child’s growth-seeking drive has been activated, making a way for the crucial parent-child Guiding Relationship to form and for Dynamic Intelligence to develop.
Autism: A New Perspective is available on iTunes!
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School and Your Child
The whole point of RDI is that we want our children to become independent in the way that they’re going to become independent is by learning to think and to use their brains in a way that they need to be used.
Main Obstacle for Parents
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.
Empowering the Family!
In RDI we believe there is a parallel process between the consultant and the parent, and the parent and the child… We’re giving them the tools so they can begin to think of their own objectives, they can come up with them.
More than Social Skills!
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.
Take the Autism Glasses Off!
Sometimes when an autism diagnosis comes in, there’s a veil that falls over our dreams. Will there be hope again?
The Importance of Self-Communication
Gestures and Autism: The Importance of SELF Communication
Moving Our Children Forward
Sometimes. we help our children too much. This podcast is a great reminder to always focus on where we want our children to be at age 21, and how to get them there.
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.
Dare to Dream
Dr. Rachelle Sheely continues her discussion on the crisis after a diagnosis and finding hope with RDI.
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.