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If You Target the Right Thing, You Don’t Have to Target Everything
I was standing under a tree at a nursery school playground talking with an occupational therapist about how we could integrate our two agendas for the benefit of both. She was working on getting a...
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A Dad's Reflections
The following post is one of three blog posts written by an RDI dad who works with Kathy Darrow.Cherry Picking...and RDI, part 1The boys went cherry picking in Gilroy on Saturday. With me. Just me. Not...
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Eight is Great!
As the USA gears up to celebrate Independence Day, many of our families have suggested that their top ten list (10 things you can do this summer that will make your life easier and your child more...
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A Dad's Reflections: Part 2
The following post is the second blog post (What the?...and RDI) written by an RDI dad who works with Kathy Darrow. SKEPTICAL When Edie issued that bold proclamation that she had “found it”, I...
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A Dad's Reflection: Part 3
The following post is the third blog post written by an RDI dad who works with Kathy Darrow. Part 1 Part 2The Beginning...RDIMy eyes were bloodshot and my face completely tear-stained. I had been...
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New Certified Consultants
Congratulations to our new consultants who completed our professional certification program over the last few months. We are excited for the impact you will make as RDI Certified Consultants. Ruth...
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Countdown to Six
I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the feedback I’ve received this summer as you continue to take a project a week and work on overcompensations that affect your child’s independence. My favorite was...
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Driven by Fear
I have been teaching my son to drive for the last few months. As I sorted out my struggles to be a good driving coach I began to see a similarity between my experience and the experiences of parents of...
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Two Talented Artists Model Static vs Dynamic Intelligence
The following clips show two artists whose work contrasts the difference between static and Dynamic Intelligence. First is Stephen Wiltshire, also known as the 'Human Camera'. Stephen has autism and...
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In Crisis?
“If you are looking for a way out of desperation and crisis; if you are looking for a way to feel empowered; if you are looking for a way to build a real future for your child, then consider the RDI®...
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Through a Different Lens
There are many ways to vacation; there’s the destination point preceded by air travel, a cruise where the destination and journey merge and a road trip where the journey is the destination. Road trips...
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A Dad's Reflection: Part 4
The following post is the third blog post written by an RDI dad who works with Kathy Darrow.Part 1 Part 2 Part 3One of the distinct differences between RDI and the other traditional ASD therapies is...
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Professional Training Center in India
We have recently established a new Professional Training Center in India, which will be offering their first Back-to-Back Beginning and Intermediate Seminars December 3-12, 2013. For more information...
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Stand Your Ground
Shortly after the murder of Trayvon Martin, John, a 26 year old young man with autism, was walking in a shopping center not far from RDIconnect. I have known John since he was 10 and at that age,...
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The Uplifting Power of Autism: Watching Scot Grow
The following was written by an 11th grader , Devin Straley, whose family has worked with consultant, Lisa Marchinkoski since 2006.Often, upon hearing that my brother has autism, people will mumble...
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Be Careful What You Wish For
"Be careful what you wish for", was a favorite quote of my grandmother's. I thought of her words as I met with an upset parent of a sixteen year old. We have been working together for three years. Her...
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Interveiw with Hanna Rotbaum
Recently, I interviewed Hanna Rotbaum, author of "A Child's Recovery from Autism: Finding Success in a Maze of Therapies". Enjoy! (Please visit the site to view this media)...(read more)
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Mindful Parenting Creates Intuitive Thinking
For most of us, just the thought of having to speak in public can send us into a panic. What if I make a mistake and everyone laughs at me? It’s no wonder that many people actually fear public...
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Family Centered Programs
One of the reasons our programs are unique is because we focus on the family as the crucial tool for remediating developmental difficulties. Our consultants value the parents' role and work to empower...
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Back to School
Over the next few weeks, we will be devoting space to talk about back-to-school. We will showcase blogs, strategies and advice from professionals and parents that specifically speak to families with...
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