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Welcome to Relationship Connections |
The Relationship Development Intervention® Program (RDI®) is a systematic family-based treatment approach that seeks to
remediate the core deficits of Autism Spectrum Disorders. RDI® is often called the "missing link" in autism treatment. Based on the latest science, the RDI® Program is a step-by-step developmental program which leads to dramatic improvements in:
- the desire for genuine, reciprocal relationships
- self-regulation & co-regulation with others
- experience-sharing communication
Going far beyond the teaching of rote behaviors and social skills, fostering flexible thinking & executive functioning; - perspective-taking & rapid attention-shifting;
- self-development, expansion of interests;
- motivation for thoughtful speaking & learning.
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The RDI®, Relationship Development Intervention, treatment program for autism spectrum disorders is a comprehensive and ongoing program of clinical development and research that began in 1996. RDI® is founded on an extensive body of scientific research based on neurotypical
development and autism spectrum disorders.
The goal or RDI® is to remediate the core deficits of Autism Spectrum Disorders and give children the tools they need to live a full life in the real world. RDI® goes beyond teaching rote skills and limited social scripts. By using a unique and well-tested strategy, I attempt to help people with ASD to regain many of the instinctual behaviors that separate them from their typically developing peers. The RDI® goal – through focused, guided participation in challenging activities – increase the flexibility and complexity of neural pathways in people with ASD.
I'm also trained to administer the ADOS ( Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule ) to help diagnose individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
The ADOS has become the standard instrument for assessing Autism and PDD across age, development level and language skills.
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