| History The RDI program is based upon a model of dynamic intelligence developed by Dr. Steven Gutstein. Gutstein studied the means by which typical children become competent in the world of emotional relationships. The developers of the program describe it as a parent-based clinical treatment for individuals on the autistic spectrum or with other relationship-based disorders. How RDI differs from ABA Proponents of RDI believe that while conventional autism therapies such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) teach discrete skills, the social outcomes that result often lack the emotional components of communication as they rely on scripted and predictable actions. They believe that such training may result in improved discrete skills, such as eye contact, emotion recognition (of static images) and turn taking, but that it does not teach social intelligence. RDI is a developmental style of autism therapy and has a similar approach to other developmental interventions such as Floortime, the Developmental Social-Pragmatic model and Responsive Teaching. Instead of trying to directly alter behavior, RDI focuses on skills that normally develop in infancy and early childhood that lead to social interaction and flexible, dynamic thinking. The RDI program provides a path for people on the autistic spectrum to learn friendship, empathy and a love of sharing their world with others. Equally important, RDI seeks to pave the way for future meaningful employment and an overall "quality of life" for individuals on the spectrum. As with many autism therapies, more research is required to establish it as a fully qualified evidence based practice. Unlike ABA, RDI has not been experimentally verified as a proven treatment for autism. |
| About RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) www.rdiconnect.com |
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| For more information on RDI, please contact Donna Hale Grosser, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Teacher/Guidance Counselor. Family Learning Solutions, LLC. www.familylearningsolutions.com or call 863-293-1744 |
RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTION ® INFORMATION
What is RDI ®?
Relationship Development Intervention® is a unique approach to address Autism Spectrum Disorders. As a
Certified Consultant, I work with you, the parents, in a coaching model that empowers you to maximize all the
opportunities available in your day to help your child connect and learn to engage with those around him.
RDI® is a cognitive approach that addresses the child’s thinking and problem-solving in dynamic situations with
others around him.
RDI® works based on a developmental model of how all children develop these skills.
RDI® is meant to be done within your daily routines of living to increase your child’s awareness and ability to
respond independently without prompts or cues.
I wholeheartedly believe in RDI®, and with over 25 years in the field of autism as well living it with my own brother
on the spectrum, see RDI® as the approach that can make the most impact.
As a Certified Consultant, I am seeing the benefits and results with all the children I am working.
The Process:
To begin RDI, there is an intake and then 4 parent education sessions.
Next there is a lengthy assessment process which is needed to coach you in the beginning and to assess where
you and your child need to begin.
After this, the family begins the 6 month coaching period. You meet with me every 2 weeks to review your work
and discuss what to do next. In the interim weeks, you send me a short video clip (2 minutes each or so) of you
and your spouse’s work with your child and I review this prior to our meeting. The videos can be sent in any way
you like- on the RDI internet site, via email, by mail or by hand delivery.
Generally a family needs to do 2 six month packages to feel comfortable with proceeding on their own. Then most
families can go to a smaller package and meet with me once a month to continue setting objectives and working.
Cost:
I am a licensed mental health counselor, so I can also bill much of this to your insurance.
Initial packages, including your assessment and co-pays, are approximately $2100 out of pocket, based on your
individual insurance reimbursement rate. Payment plans to spread this out over a 10 month period are available
with no extra charges.
Family Learning Solutions, LLC offers the lowest, most flexible rates around for RDI® as I want to see more and
more families able to take advantage of it. I have worked to find the way to make it work best for each family so it
is a flexible model, able to adapt to your lifestyle as well.
GIVE ME A CALL TO LEARN MORE!
Donna Hale Grosser, M.S.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Certified Consultant for RDI ® Program
What is RDI ®?
Relationship Development Intervention® is a unique approach to address Autism Spectrum Disorders. As a
Certified Consultant, I work with you, the parents, in a coaching model that empowers you to maximize all the
opportunities available in your day to help your child connect and learn to engage with those around him.
RDI® is a cognitive approach that addresses the child’s thinking and problem-solving in dynamic situations with
others around him.
RDI® works based on a developmental model of how all children develop these skills.
RDI® is meant to be done within your daily routines of living to increase your child’s awareness and ability to
respond independently without prompts or cues.
I wholeheartedly believe in RDI®, and with over 25 years in the field of autism as well living it with my own brother
on the spectrum, see RDI® as the approach that can make the most impact.
As a Certified Consultant, I am seeing the benefits and results with all the children I am working.
The Process:
To begin RDI, there is an intake and then 4 parent education sessions.
Next there is a lengthy assessment process which is needed to coach you in the beginning and to assess where
you and your child need to begin.
After this, the family begins the 6 month coaching period. You meet with me every 2 weeks to review your work
and discuss what to do next. In the interim weeks, you send me a short video clip (2 minutes each or so) of you
and your spouse’s work with your child and I review this prior to our meeting. The videos can be sent in any way
you like- on the RDI internet site, via email, by mail or by hand delivery.
Generally a family needs to do 2 six month packages to feel comfortable with proceeding on their own. Then most
families can go to a smaller package and meet with me once a month to continue setting objectives and working.
Cost:
I am a licensed mental health counselor, so I can also bill much of this to your insurance.
Initial packages, including your assessment and co-pays, are approximately $2100 out of pocket, based on your
individual insurance reimbursement rate. Payment plans to spread this out over a 10 month period are available
with no extra charges.
Family Learning Solutions, LLC offers the lowest, most flexible rates around for RDI® as I want to see more and
more families able to take advantage of it. I have worked to find the way to make it work best for each family so it
is a flexible model, able to adapt to your lifestyle as well.
GIVE ME A CALL TO LEARN MORE!
Donna Hale Grosser, M.S.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Certified Consultant for RDI ® Program