This is the therapy that our family is involved in with both Noah and Jesse. Both boys are very different, but the reason the same therapy works for them ( and any child on the spectrum) is because RDI is based on typical childhood development.
With Autism, the child fails to meet a very early milestone in development, and because of this, continues the downward spiral of missing milestone after milestone. What RDI does, is establish where the child stopped on their typical development ( Every child is so individualized) and provides them with a *do Over*. This enables the child to get back on the developmental track, which eventually leads them to meeting milestone after milestone, exactly as a typical child would. The result of this is they learn typically.
The stages set up in RDI are like the stages of typical development. For example, Jesse, who is in stage 3, exhibits thinking patterns much like a 3 year old. It will take another year or two to get him functioning at his age level.... but so worth it! How exciting it is to watch his brain at work! I never take child development for granted anymore!
I obviously recommend this therapy if your child is on the spectrum! For Jesse I also had to treat his cooccurring conditions along with the Autism. http://dynamicdarrowduo.blogspot.com/2008/07/neurodevelopmental-health.html
For more information on RDI go to-
http://www.rdiconnect.com/
If you are a parent ( or grandparent) with a child on the Autism Spectrum and would like to join a yahoo group that can assist you in your understanding of guided participation/RDI, go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism-remediation-for-our-children/
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Thanks for starting this group, Kathy! I know I enjoy being part of such a generous bunch of parents and consultants and/or both!
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