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Why do so many people have such low expectations for individuals with autism? Absolutely everyone has potential. The key is unlocking that potential.
Unlocking Potential
Parents
Autism and Parent Empowerment with RDI® – Part II
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In part two of ‘Autism and Parent Empowerment with RDI®,’ Lisa and Kat talk about each of the ‘Three E’s of Empowerment’ and why they’re important, as well as their own personal experiences as RDI® parents and how RDI® empowered them to take control of their children’s growth, learning and futures.
Autism and Parent Empowerment with RDI®
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In this episode of “Autism: A New Perspective,” Dr. Sheely talks about RDI® and parent empowerment. So many parents of autistic children find that they don’t know what’s going on with their child’s learning and growth – they don’t know what’s happening at the clinics or at school – and they don’t know the next step, or how they can help, and it leaves them feeling powerless.
Autism and Anxiety
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Feeling anxious, especially when beginning autism remediation, is common among both children and their parents, but anxiety can have a positive side. It can often make us more responsive and more creative.
The Wellbeing of Parents
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Wellbeing is defined as the state of being “comfortable, healthy, and happy,” a simple definition for something that, for many people, isn’t quite so simple. Life gets in the way of our self-care and our wellbeing, and this can be especially true for parents of children who have special needs.
When Parents Experience Crisis
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In this episode of “Autism: A New Perspective,” Dr. Sheely talks about the things that might trigger a state of crisis again for some parents, how to know if you’re in a crisis state, and what you can do to move yourself out of it.
Autism and Marriage for Parents
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My advice to RDI® parents is to make sure you and your consultant are asking, “How does everybody get on the same page and how do you come together as a family?” Not an autism family, but how do you come together as a family?
Finding Balance After an Autism Diagnosis
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For all of us who have had a child diagnosed with autism, we know that they aren’t the only person who is vulnerable in what’s going on.
Feelings that Accompany an Autism Diagnosis
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All of these feelings that accompany a diagnosis of your child are ok. Other parents have felt the same way, you are not alone.
Presuming Competence in Your Children with Autism
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When we have high expectations for our children with autism it makes a huge difference. Believing in our kids will help them believe in themselves!
