RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) is a parent-based, systematic developmental intervention program that seeks to address the core deficits of autism. The core deficits of autism impair social communication, relationship building, motivation, creative thinking, abstract language comprehension, problem solving and executive functioning.
In the RDI programme, I offer:
- Professional Assessment of child’s Cognitive & Emotional Development
- Planning and Design of Customised Therapy Plan.
- Parents Coaching through Individualized In-person and Online sessions.
- Periodic Reviews of Progress, Therapy and Consultation
The RDI therapy begins with a structured assessment of the child and parent(s) that I administer. The in-person assessments enable me to judge where the child currently stands with regard to his/her cognitive and emotional development. The assessments also allow me to observe the level and quality of interactions between the child and parents.
Based on insights obtained from the assessment, I design a therapy plan that targets the child’s core deficits and helps him/her overcome them.
The plan is a structured, step by step process, which is implemented through “assignments” allocated to parents. These assignments are simple activities which can be easily done at home.
As the child achieves competence in the targeted area, I help parents move to the next goal aimed at a higher level of development. To know more about RDI click here.
Autism Conversations with Rashmi 