Relationship Development Intervention Education Info

Relationship Development Intervention Education Info – The Autism Exchange

Introduction

Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) aims to create strong personal family bonds for you and your child with Autism through shared family fun time. Developed by psychologist Steven Gutstein Ph.D, RDI focuses on skills that normally develop in infancy and early childhood that lead to social interaction and flexible and dynamic thinking. This parent-driven clinical treatment program helps prepare parents to act as guides to create daily opportunities for their child to succeed in everyday settings. The child will be working towards increasing flexibility and problem solving, understanding social communication, dealing with unpredictable changes, and developing real relationships.

Related Sites

RDI Connect
Description: This site directly links you to RDI training, educational resources, and parent supports. It also provides access to a newsletter and information on family based programming.

Books

Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Adults by Steven E. Gutstein and Rachelle K. Sheely
Description: Although this book could be utilized by any individual struggling with emotional and social issues, the writing is extremely valuable for those on the autism spectrum. Several RDI activities as well as evaluation criteria are provided. Also included is an accompanying website with additional information.

Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children: Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD by Steven E. Gutstein and Rachelle K. Sheely
Description: This book on Relationship Development Intervention was written for autistic children from ages two through eight. The primary focus of the author is to introduce an all-inclusive set of activities to aid in the development of social skills. A valuable asset for parents, teachers, and therapists alike, this book also includes.

Tools

Carol Gray: What are Social Stories (TM)?
Description: Carol Gray, creator of Social Stories, gives a 5 minute overview of what Social Stories are.

Relationship Development Intervention Fact Sheet
Description: This site provides an easy to read Fact Sheet about RDI.

Parent Forums/Blogs

Some forums require you to sign in to Yahoo or Facebook to locate forum names.

Forum/Blog Name: Autism/RDI/Dynamic Intelligence
Description: This group is for both parents who are currently working with an RDI consultant, along with parents who are not working with a consultant at this time, who want to help their children by both the Guiding model and Dynamic Intelligence model of RDI in a supportive atmosphere.

Forum/Blog Name: Autism_RDI_NC
Description: RDI teaches parents how to effectively guide their children to develop the desire and skill to share their experience with others and become motivated to learn about others' feelings, perspectives and ideas. RDI is a remediation program that addresses the core deficits of autism.

Consumer Corner

RDI Consultation
Description: Helps parents develop an understanding of the guided participation relationship, develop intervention plans, and provide ongoing family consultation.

RDIconnect
Description: RDI services are listed by state.

Community Library

Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI®)
Description: Article on RDI covering a wide range of topics including: what RDI is, the idea behind it, what RDI involves, and a few cost considerations.

Intentional Parents – Relationship Development Intervention
Description: Article discussing how RDI focuses on the core areas affected by autism, how RDI works, and how it looks in practice.

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