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.

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.

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.

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.

Sometimes when an autism diagnosis comes in, there’s a veil that falls over our dreams. Will there be hope again?

Gestures and Autism: The Importance of SELF Communication

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.

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.

Dr. Rachelle Sheely continues her discussion on the crisis after a diagnosis and finding hope with RDI.

There are differences in how children with autism develop, but there is hope for growth and connection with RDI.