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» Chambers of Hope (COH) and American Aspergers Association (AAA)
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Jul 27, 2013 1:29 pm by csweepigirl

» Introductions
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Feb 06, 2012 12:39 am by earthenvessel

» June 4th 2011
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Feb 25, 2011 6:22 am by csweepigirl

» Free Home Speech Practice Home offer
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Feb 19, 2011 2:21 pm by csweepigirl

» Support group meeting and hbot volunteers
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Dec 20, 2010 9:35 am by Dr. Ron

» Favor....Locals..read..please...
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Oct 11, 2010 7:46 am by bondgary009

» Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) is hosting the first of its best practices webinars
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Aug 27, 2010 4:51 am by csweepigirl

» We need to start this website back up again!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 23, 2010 2:33 am by man of a million names

» Group Home Manager is Yelling I Need Help
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeThu Aug 05, 2010 3:10 am by csweepigirl

» Facebook
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Jul 05, 2010 2:27 am by KelleyNNelson

» Support Group Meetings 2011 *EDITED*
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Jun 23, 2010 3:57 am by KelleyNNelson

» community happenings!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue Jun 22, 2010 6:01 am by asg_tlm@hotmail.com

» Asperger's (how it is diagnosed and treated)
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Jun 12, 2010 4:27 pm by csweepigirl

» What do you do when people look at you by the pills you take vs. the person you are?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Jun 12, 2010 4:01 pm by csweepigirl

» Items under your nose that are gluten free, and cheap too!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Jun 09, 2010 5:59 am by KelleyNNelson

» Adam
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue Jun 08, 2010 1:19 am by man of a million names

» Looking for friends
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Jun 05, 2010 8:51 pm by channing28105

» Maas-Rowe Carillon Questions
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Jun 05, 2010 8:51 pm by channing28105

» Video Emails from Dr. Ron
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue May 11, 2010 1:40 am by Dr. Ron

» Ah, it's good to be back.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat May 01, 2010 5:03 am by man of a million names

» 1st Annual Aspergers Volleyball Tournament
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Apr 19, 2010 2:03 am by Dr. Ron

» free event: Therapeutic Recreation Adapted Sailing and Kayak Clinic
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeThu Apr 01, 2010 3:20 am by csweepigirl

» Help! I Seem to be Getting More Autistic!" ARTICLE
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Mar 29, 2010 10:22 am by csweepigirl

» Was this teacher out of line?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Mar 03, 2010 10:31 pm by lovethefish

» OMG THE PLACE IS REMODELED!!!!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Mar 03, 2010 2:38 am by KelleyNNelson

» Got Plates?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue Mar 02, 2010 1:19 am by KelleyNNelson

» Local IEP Advocate!! THANKS VAL!!!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSun Feb 28, 2010 1:16 pm by csweepigirl

» Pinellas ESE advisory board meetings
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Feb 27, 2010 12:31 am by lovethefish

» Dentists who use sedation.. thanks Dr. Ron
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Feb 27, 2010 12:28 am by lovethefish

» Hey GAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Feb 24, 2010 5:25 am by csweepigirl

» Autism in the news: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A hormone thought to encourage bonding between mothers and their babies may foster social behavior in some adults with autism, French researchers said on Monday.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeThu Feb 18, 2010 7:01 am by csweepigirl

» **********echo*******************
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 31, 2010 11:16 pm by KelleyNNelson

» Any ideas on how to make a gluten regression easier for both child and family?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Jan 06, 2010 9:47 am by csweepigirl

» Hi! Long time no see.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Dec 21, 2009 3:04 am by KelleyNNelson

» Hellooooo? Need some freakin' help here.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue Dec 15, 2009 8:50 am by man of a million names

» Cats or dogs? Summer or winter?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Nov 23, 2009 6:47 am by man of a million names

» Mozark and the whale *aspergers movie* on showtime on demand.. SUCKED by the way
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Nov 23, 2009 6:42 am by man of a million names

» Adult Aspergers Syndrome
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSun Nov 22, 2009 4:07 pm by KelleyNNelson

» Asperger’s Syndrome: A Developmental Puzzle by Michael McCroskery
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSun Nov 22, 2009 12:22 pm by csweepigirl

» Really Cool Super Awesome Thing! Kim And Kelly You Have To Read This!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Nov 20, 2009 4:24 am by man of a million names

» 2 Articles of Interest Re: Aspergers
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeThu Nov 19, 2009 6:15 am by csweepigirl

» Accidently stubled across some info about meletonin oops!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue Nov 10, 2009 2:41 pm by csweepigirl

» Lack of Services for ASD
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Nov 09, 2009 8:04 pm by Dr. Ron

» New and having a hard time
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Nov 04, 2009 3:40 am by lovethefish

» Sorry I haven't been around as much (update)
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue Nov 03, 2009 10:53 pm by KelleyNNelson

» Having a hard time again
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue Oct 20, 2009 8:35 am by man of a million names

» Important paradox/riddle! Anyone care to help with it?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Oct 19, 2009 10:46 pm by KelleyNNelson

» Follow through or not.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeThu Oct 15, 2009 4:01 am by csweepigirl

» New Pediatrics Autism Study Putting Prevalence at 1 in 91
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Oct 14, 2009 11:45 am by csweepigirl

» Different Directions
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Oct 09, 2009 12:41 am by csweepigirl

» AS is a very difficult diagnosis to make.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeThu Oct 08, 2009 1:47 pm by csweepigirl

» How is everyone?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 21, 2009 9:48 pm by Jerry Graham

» CD to benefit the AAA ~!!!!! Check this out!!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 21, 2009 11:14 am by bassfiddlesteve

» I met Joe Diffie's son!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSun Sep 20, 2009 8:01 am by csweepigirl

» Anyone feel like helping me smack the crap out of my former boss?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSun Sep 20, 2009 7:56 am by csweepigirl

» Lazy or Aspergers?? or both?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSun Sep 20, 2009 5:20 am by man of a million names

» The right thing?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue Sep 15, 2009 7:27 am by man of a million names

» Mark Fowler and his wonderful work.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSun Sep 13, 2009 5:51 am by man of a million names

» A.A.A. RESEARCH STUDY. Do you see any differences between females with Aspergers vs. males with Aspergers
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeThu Sep 10, 2009 1:49 pm by csweepigirl

» What happened?? because I don't know, do you?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeThu Sep 10, 2009 6:24 am by man of a million names

» Haha, Funny URL.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Sep 09, 2009 9:15 am by man of a million names

» Dude! Kim, I forgot to tell you... and maybe anyone else at the last meeting...
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Sep 05, 2009 4:59 am by man of a million names

» My son is making strange noises!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Sep 04, 2009 11:41 pm by KelleyNNelson

» Terrible sound on video
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Sep 04, 2009 9:30 am by man of a million names

» Aspian or Aspergian?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Sep 04, 2009 7:22 am by man of a million names

» If you, or you know someone who needs a BIG/HUGE carseat..
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Sep 04, 2009 12:33 am by csweepigirl

» Just a quick hello
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Sep 02, 2009 7:37 am by man of a million names

» We started the FLDRS process...and here's what we found out so far
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Sep 02, 2009 7:19 am by man of a million names

» Support Groups
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 30, 2009 1:31 pm by KelleyNNelson

» (Aspergers) Boy Meets Girl Movie
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue Aug 25, 2009 8:13 am by man of a million names

» I give up, with trying to ever just relax, really.. I'm so flustrated!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 24, 2009 9:15 am by man of a million names

» Basic White or Yellow Cake
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Aug 22, 2009 6:33 am by man of a million names

» When did this category get here?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Aug 22, 2009 1:55 am by man of a million names

» Pork Fried Rice
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeThu Aug 20, 2009 11:17 pm by man of a million names

» Why Are The Private Messages Still Disabled????
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeThu Aug 20, 2009 10:48 pm by man of a million names

» Sorry I've been M.I.A.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Aug 19, 2009 6:04 am by man of a million names

» 5Km Run For AS!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Aug 14, 2009 11:30 pm by man of a million names

» Help for a mother.
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Aug 12, 2009 12:01 pm by Dr. Ron

» Aspergers and empathy
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Aug 08, 2009 11:41 am by csweepigirl

» We are the three amigo(a)s!Aanyone care to join?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Aug 07, 2009 12:42 am by man of a million names

» Vaccinations, Red Book, What?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeThu Aug 06, 2009 12:21 am by Dr. Ron

» What is the first step?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Aug 05, 2009 7:14 am by Dr. Ron

» Children who can’t cuddle
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 03, 2009 1:27 pm by csweepigirl

» Challenging popular myths about autism
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Jul 31, 2009 10:59 pm by Dr. Ron

» I NEED your HELP!!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeSat Jul 25, 2009 2:41 am by melissa

» Ok..what do I do? any suggestions..
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeFri Jul 24, 2009 3:53 am by melissa

» Back home!
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Jul 22, 2009 2:10 pm by KelleyNNelson

» Any spanish speakers willing to help an aspie in spain?
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeWed Jul 22, 2009 1:34 pm by csweepigirl

» Gluten Free Simple Bread
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue Jul 21, 2009 11:49 am by csweepigirl

» More research (genetics)
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) I_icon_minitimeTue Jul 21, 2009 11:43 am by csweepigirl


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Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)

Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Based on the work of psychologist Steven Gutstein , Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) focuses on improving the long term quality of life for all individuals on the spectrum. The RDI program is a parent- based treatment that focuses on the core problems of gaining friendships , feeling empathy , expressing love and being able to share experiences with others. Dr's Gutstein program is said to be based on extensive research in typical development and translates research findings into a systematic clinical approach. His research found that individuals on the autism spectrum seemed to lack certain abilities necessary for success in managing the real life environments that are dynamic and changing. He calls these abilities dynamic intelligence and describes six aspects as follows:

1) Emotional Referencing: The ability to use an emotional feedback system to learn from the subjective experiences of others.

2) Social Coordination:The ability to observe and continually regulate one's behavior in order to participate in spontaneous relationships involving collaboration and exchange of emotions.

3) Declarative Language: Using language and non-verbal communication to express curiosity, invite others to interact, share perceptions and feelings and coordinate your actions with others.

4) Flexible thinking: The ability to rapidly adapt, change strategies and alter plans based upon changing circumstances.

5) Relational Information Processing: The ability to obtain meaning based upon the larger context. Solving problems that have no "right-and-wrong" solutions.

6) Foresight and Hindsight: The ability to reflect on past experiences and anticipate potential future scenarios in a productive manner

Dr Gutstein , who along with Dr. Rachelle Sheely , formed the Connections Center For Family and Personal Development based in Houston Texas in 1995, says, " We are challenging families and professionals to think beyond achieving mere functionality as a successful outcome for individuals with autism; our reference point for success in the RDI program is quality of life," The goal is social improvements as well as changes in flexible thinking, pragmatic communication, creative information processing and self- development. The program offers training workshops for parents as well as several books that offer step-by step exercises building motivation so that skills will be utilized and generalized. The program is said to be able to be started easily and implemented into regular, daily activities that enrich family life.

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