Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Sally, Actually we are starting Gutstein's RDI program through the Autistic Center and I'm hopeful that many of those IEP goals will be addressed through that program. The therapist at the Center is currently working on establishing a rapport with my son so that they can appropriately evaluate at what level to start therapy. We will then be instructed on activities to do at home. Some of these goals seem so simple and logical, however, they are the groundwork upon which higher level skills build. Without the foundation, other skills are very difficult or impossible to attain. Joanne IEP goals...Joanne Joanne, that was a nice list of IEP goals...there is so much to the subtle changes in how people look, speak, voice tone, etc. that is so difficult for our kids to grasp. It is very sad everything is so much harder for them than typicals, as I think my son is just a wonderful person and I think some people miss that. Those were good tips. Have you heard of Gutstein? He has some relationship building programs I have been interested in(social skills)and has some books out. I hope things go well for your son. It is a good thing YOU are working for him, as you say, few schools provide trained or able staff. Take care, Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hi Joanne, it sounds very good. I would love to hear him speak on his program. My son has been in social skills group every chance I get to put him in one, it is so hard for these guys to pick things up, but it does happen! He has changed a lot, still a long way to go, but quite a lot of improvement from a child who ignored people's existence to one who is sometimes overly friendly:) Take care, let me know how it works for you if you would...I am quite curious about the program. Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 What is an RDI program and what State are you in with this Autistic Center? Does the school district pay for this center or state funding? Thanks for the data, sounds promising. Bonnie - Los Angeles, CA ==================Joanne Urquhart <DreamTapper@...> wrote: Sally, Actually we are starting Gutstein's RDI program through the Autistic Center and I'm hopeful that many of those IEP goals will be addressed through that program. The therapist at the Center is currently working on establishing a rapport with my son so that they can appropriately evaluate at what level to start therapy. We will then be instructed on activities to do at home. Some of these goals seem so simple and logical, however, they are the groundwork upon which higher level skills build. Without the foundation, other skills are very difficult or impossible to attain. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Bonnie, Im in LA too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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