How to Build Happiness in Every Activity ? Parenting a child with autism comes with its unique joys and challenges. Often, the focus is on structured tasks, therapies, and goals that aim to improve specific skills. But what if we shift our perspective from merely completing tasks to truly engaging and building a relationship with …
Presuming Competence: A Guiding Principle for Meaningful Interaction Presuming competence isn’t just a strategy—it’s a mindset. It means seeing beyond disabilities and focusing on abilities, treating every individual with the respect and dignity they deserve. In RDI® (Relationship Development Intervention), we talk about presuming competence from Day 1 itself, because as parents, building this mindset …
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Things to Remember while setting up House Rules or Charts Navigating daily routines and fostering positive behaviors can pose unique challenges for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In such cases, implementing structured strategies like charts and house rules can offer invaluable support. By providing clear visual cues and consistent expectations, these tools help individuals …
In the world of autism, the concept of “slowing down” holds profound significance. Rooted in Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), slowing down refers to adopting a relaxed pace in interactions and activities, offering valuable benefits for both children with autism and their parents. Let’s explore what slowing down means in the context of autism, and how …
The Crucial Role of Setting Limits for Children In my experience working with parents of children diagnosed with Autism, one principle has consistently stood out as a game-changer: “Setting Limits” It’s been remarkable to witness how implementing this principle, a key component of RDI®, has transformed parent-child dynamics. Parents have embraced this approach wholeheartedly, finding …
“Spotlight the problem, not the solution.” This artile will illustrate how parents and individuals working with children with autism or other neurodevelopmental challenges can help children learn to THINK. You will enjoy this article if you want to learn how to stop being a “thinking robber” and become a more mindful effective thinking guide. In …
How to start using declarative language ? Many parents ask me “Harsh, i have ready about declarative language, but do not know where to start from” This 9 minute video from a fellow RDI Consultant – Julie Meyerowitz explains one quick tip where you can start and start building forward. Must Watch..!!
Why Co-Regulatory Patterns ? Individuals on the autism spectrum or with other challenges such as ADHD, attachment issues, emotional regulation problems, and sensory integration issues often perceive the world as chaotic and disorganized. Patterns offer a route to cognitive or sensory “organization.” For example, children who exhibit agitation or engage in seemingly random behaviors may …
Are Autism and ADHD Related ? ADHD and Autism spectrum disorder are different but related in several ways, they have some of the same symptoms. And having one of these conditions increases the chances for another. Let’s talk about how the symptoms of autism and ADHD can overlap. Here are two examples: Trouble paying attention: Kids with …
What is Declarative Language ? When we are questioning or instructing our children we are demanding a specific right or wrong answer or a job to be done without thinking (or imperative language as it’s known) Declarative language in a nut shell is simply a comment or a statement. Usually, it’s a statement that shares what …
