Fwd: Autism and RDI: Is your child a competent member of your family?

Posted January 18, 2012 · January 18, 2012

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Issue 15

January 18, 2012

Brain Bytes

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Brain Changes

Making Mud Pies

Develops the Brain!

People Are Awesome: The Coffee Shop Where Everyone Pays for Everyone Else's Drinks

In Their Own Words

Click on these links to see how RDI consultants are getting the word out about RDI!

Sharon Bradbrook-Armit

RDI in the UK Newsletter (pdf)

Amy Cameron

Breathing Underwater Podcast

Kathy Darrow

Kathy discusses RDI in an interview on Autism One Radio

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Blog

Issaacs

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

"Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me." - Mr.

On your walk today notice yourself. Are you adjusting your pace to stay in synch with your son or daughter, or are you providing the gentle cues that help them independently adjust to you.

The Lighter Side

by

Q: What will the new

year be like?

A: Despair, accusations,

betrayal, the masses

rising up. In other

words your typical

election year.

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Dear ,

Be sure and explore the links on the left, which feature interviews, newsletters and podcasts from RDI consultants. This week Ellen's parents face a struggle common to parents; their independent decisions about hygiene, and Kendra Sysum finishes her three part series on healthy marriages.

-le Sheely, Ph.D.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Sink or Swim

by le Sheely, Ph.D.

As Ellen's parents developed family chores that positioned Ellen to be a contributing member in her family, she continued to grow up competently and quickly. Many things they had assumed she was unable to do were actually areas where she was quite capable, or at least desired to be, and they were surprised that their compensations were often over-compensations that she had outgrown. This did not mean that they could abruptly remove their support and tell Ellen she was on her own. Ellen's independence for everyday self-care and personal chores required a measured reduction of scaffolding and support. With careful consideration of her independence, they were able to help her continue to swim, not sink.

The Power of Us - Part 3

By Kendra Sysum

In the last of her series, RDI Consultant and Family Therapist, Kendra Sysum, continues to share some important lessons she has learned about keeping marriages healthy

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Find a Support Network

Couples can inadvertently become very isolated when they have a child with special needs. The business of life and work, the misunderstanding of others about special needs, the nature of grief... all of these things can add up to less and less time spent with others outside of the family. After trying to get a handle on your child's needs and spending any time together as a couple, there can seem to be little room for anything else. But whether you find it in extended family, friends, church, or a support group, it is important to be connected to others.

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