When a child receives an autism diagnosis, parents are typically handed a comprehensive evaluation report packed with list after list of recommendations. From speech and occupational therapy to behavioral interventions, the sheer volume of therapeutic tasks can feel completely overwhelming. It is easy to look at the massive array of challenges your child faces and […]

When we look back at the early 1990s, the roadmap for autism was often singular: if you wanted progress, you looked toward behavioral intervention. For Kamini Lakhani, an RDI® parent and consultant, that journey began in California at the Lovaas clinic, mastering discrete trials and verbal behavior. For years, Kamini operated at the intersection of […]

When a child receives a “Level 3” autism diagnosis, parents are often met with a list of limitations rather than a path forward. In a recent episode of the Autism: A New Perspective podcast, host Kat Lee spoke with RDI® consultant Karla Galvan about her son Lorenzo’s journey – a story that moves from a […]

In today’s digital age, we have an incredible amount of information at our fingertips. However, when it comes to understanding our own neurology, this constant stream of content can sometimes do more harm than good. It is a source of distress to see how the seriousness of an autism diagnosis is frequently misunderstood in the […]

In this episode of Autism, A New Perspective, host Kat Lee talks with Andreja Stefulj, an RDI® Consultant based in London who leads RDI® professional training across the UK and Europe. Andrea shares her journey from working in school settings and studying ABA to discovering RDI® as a more relationship-based, developmentally focused approach. Her story […]

In this Autism, A New Perspective episode, Kat Lee and Dr. Steven Gutstein explain RDI®, dynamic intelligence, and why parents are essential guides for long-term growth.

Kat Lee and RDI consultant Lisa Palasti talk about autism parenting in 2026, cutting through overload so parents can slow down, lead, and support real growth.

For many parents, the word “assessment” brings up hard memories. Long reports that list everything your child cannot do. Scores that seem to define your child’s future. Professionals who study your child while you sit in the hallway and wait. In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, Kat Lee talks with Claudia Andreessen, Professional […]

Dr. Steven Gutstein explains why parents are the primary guides in RDI®, how to allocate resources, and how consultants help families start small and build momentum.

In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, Kat Lee talks with RDI consultant and parent Lisa Palasti about why self-care is essential for families navigating autism. They address common barriers like guilt, time pressure, and lost social connection, and offer realistic steps parents can take now, from prioritizing health appointments to building daily moments of rest and support. When parents thrive, children benefit.