Fwd: Autism and RDI: What is RDI?

February 8, 2012

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Issue 18

February 8, 2012

Brain Bytes

Bad Science - Does watching TV cause Autism?

The brain and competition

Disability etiquette

Just breathe...it's good for you

In Their Own Words

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Amy Cameron

Breathing Underwater Podcast

Kathy Darrow

Kathy discusses RDI in an interview on Autism One Radio

Elissa Ferriggi

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Blog

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Understanding Autism Podcast - Broadcast live on the 2nd Monday and 2nd

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"Mutual caring relationships require kindness and patience, tolerance, optimism, joy in the other's achievement, confidence in oneself and the ability to give without undue thought of gain." - Mr.

A walk can seem one-sided. Stop and start, slow down and speed up. Are you adjusting your pace to fit your child or is your child adjusting his pace to keep step with you?

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Dear ,

Today, I share a brief description of the RDI program and its core value of respecting the inherent design of family. We will see this in action as we hear from another RDI dad who has learned some important lessons as he struggles to let his son be himself.

-le Sheely, Ph.D.

Explaining the RDI Program

by le Sheely, Ph.D.

RDIconnectâ„¢ has always been based on a belief that there is an inherent design for families. Parents are raised by their parents to guide their children, with the process going forward almost instinctually. This does not suggest a mindless raising of children, rather that raising one's children proceeds in a smooth and natural way.

For parents with a child on the spectrum, from the very beginning, the guiding relationship is interrupted and thrown off. Autism foists this incongruence onto the parent-child relationship. We continue to believe that even when glitches such as autism are introduced into this relationship, parents remain and will always remain the best guides for their children.

Letting Go: Taking a Step Back

My RDI Experience

RDI Consultant, Carol Subramani

The following journal entry was used by permission from a dad who is a client of RDI Consultant, Carol Subramani.

I grew up in a family that has excelled in sport at all levels, from the Olympics right down to school sports. Sport is life and is discussed at family gatherings and, if given a slight window of opportunity, at any time of day. It is not a new phenomenon that parents nowadays try to live their childhood through their children. It is of no relevance if the parent was a geek or had no sports ability because, when it comes to their children, they tend to push and pressure them into performing to please whether or not they experience self enjoyment or pleasure.

As a parent, I started looking at tell-tale signs of hand eye co-ordination, running ability, physical development, flat feet and a spurt of interest when my son was very young. I used to take him to the golf club regularly. I even cut down a putter so he could run around and putt with me on the practice green. He had shown some interest in golf and I made it my mission to ensure that he got the best opportunity to play, but little did I realize that in my enthusiasm I was overbearing, instructive, and showed agitation at incompetence. Basically I ended up destroying what could have been a very enjoyable introduction to a sport. The minute he had developed enough confidence and was able to voice his displeasure, he completely rejected it. He now says "I hate golf". The positive that came out of this experience is that I realized the villain was me and, I had to change as a parent.

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