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Some People Go to Disney
As summer winds down and our kids head back to school, one RDI mom shares her reflections of summer... - - - - - - - The summer is a little rough for those who have kids on the spectrum. Vacation...
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Back to School Strategy #2
Strategy #2: Visit the new classroom; meet the new teacher if that is a possibility. These strategies were submitted by certified program consultant, Lisa Palasti, who has served in our community for...
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Back to School Strategy #3
Strategy # 3. Take some photos of your child playing on the playground or meeting the teacher and review these with your child periodically. These strategies were submitted by certified program...
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Back to School Strategy #4
Strategy #4:Practice walking to school with your child.These strategies were submitted by certified program consultant, Lisa Palasti, who has served in our community for many years.
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Back to School Strategy #5
Strategy #5: Make a list of the school supplies your child will need, if possible have them join you in making this list. These strategies were submitted by certified program consultant, Lisa Palasti,...
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Back to School Strategy #6
Strategy #6: Shop for the school supplies together, allow your child to choose their favorite pencils, crayons, erasers, themed notebooks, etc. photo: Getti ImagesThese strategies were submitted by...
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Back to School Strategy #7
Strategy #7: Review your child’s previous year's IEP to make sure that you are in agreement with the goals for your child for the upcoming year. These strategies were submitted by certified program...
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Off to a Good Start!
How do you prepare for the new school year? Getting ready for a successful school year requires much more than stocking up on school supplies and finding that special outfit for the first day. Let's...
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Tools for Schools
Certified consultant, Christine Chalmers-Manton shares the following tip sheet for parents:Define Your Goals1) Before you go into the school, reflect on what is most important to you in regards to your...
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Back to School Strategy #8
Strategy #8: Start getting your child to bed early and waking at the time necessary for school once it starts so the morning routine will be easier.These strategies were submitted by certified program...
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Back to School Strategy #9
Strategy #9: Re-establish routines of getting dressed and out the door in the morning to help transition into the school day rhythm - maybe you will run errands or go to the park. These strategies were...
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Back to School Strategy #10
Strategy #10: Start eating meals at the same time that they will eat during the school year. These strategies were submitted by certified program consultant, Lisa Palasti, who has served in our...
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Back to School Strategy #11
Strategy #11: If your child hasn’t read all summer, now is a good time to crack open a book and have them start reading or read to them. These strategies were submitted by certified program...
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Back to School Strategy #12
Strategy #12: Help your child take responsibility for the kinds of things (consistent with their age) that they will need to do at school. Writing name, tying shoes, organizing school materials and...
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Implementing RDI in School: A Teacher's Perspective
Working as a Kindergarten teacher, I have had the privilege to work with a family who does RDI and I have seen firsthand the progress the child made. I also noticed a change in the dynamics of my room,...
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RDI Funding in the UK
The following is written by RDI consultant and educator, Zoe Thompson: In the UK, a recurring theme amongst RDI parents has been how to get RDI funded as part of the educational provision agreed in a...
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Back to School Strategy #13
Strategy #13: Request a meeting with the teacher the week before school so you can sit down and discuss your child. Bring an “All About Me” written portrait of your child to share with the school...
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Welcome New Consultants
Congratulations to the following new RDI Certified Program Consultants who completed our Professional Training Program this summer.Elaine Lin, B.A., M.S. - TaiwanCarlos Nuñez, B.A. - Mexico...
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The Benefits of Service Learning
Years ago, before discovering RDI and becoming an RDI Program Certified Consultant, I was a fourth grade teacher in a suburban school. One year, a parent from my class approached me and was interested...
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Date set for Bali Training
"Selamat Datang di Pulau Dewata" (Welcome to the Island of Gods)RDIconnect™ is excited to announce our first Asia Pacific Region, 4-Day Parent Training in the beautiful paradise island of Bali,...
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