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We might take our ability to converse spontaneously for granted as neurotypical people, but for those with autism, socialization can be more difficult. SCERTS aims to develop this function so social relationships can be formed and function well.

Are you familiar with SCERTS? SCERTS is an educational model that combines practices from other autism therapies with a major focus on "authentic progress". This is meant to be achieved through inclusive social settings and environmental supports like schedules and visual aids.

Jump into a new adventure and become an RDI Professional. Now is the perfect time - virtual learning and RDI go hand-in-hand. Reach out for a chat to learn more, or visit https://mindfulguideconsulting.com/rdi-professional-autism/

Not sure what questions to ask when trying to measure success for your child? What are the measures of success when evaluating a treatment model, therapy or anything else that has to do with autism and your child? Check out this video if you're looking for some direction.

While you hang up ornaments, talk about them, and share stories of the ornaments that have special meaning. Pick out your favourite ornament to share with the family, telling them why it's your favourite.

Want to make your holiday activities more meaningful? Here is a blog post that can help you understand the "goal beneath the goal" and how to promote growth, even during fun winter activities. https://mindfulguideconsulting.com/activities-in-autism-tr/

What is RDI by DR Gutstein

Join me LIVE on Tuesday October 6th while I answer all your burning questions about RDI Professional Training! Ever been curious about this dynamic career path? Now is the time to learn more. Register for the live session here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/live-rdi-professional-training-

Who wants some tools to help kids to regulate - and when you do it with your kiddo your co-regulating. Dr Gutstein says Coregulation is SELF regulation with training wheels.

Parenting and online learning? How’s it going for you all?

Only one month away until my Professional Training starts! If you've been teetering with a decision...take the plunge! Learn more https://mindfulguideconsulting.com/rdi-professional-autism/

In one month, my next RDI Professional Training begins! Curious about making the leap into this industry? Here's speech & language pathologist Robin Walker's opinion on the training... https://www.youtube.com/watch Register here: https://mindfulguideconsulting.com/rdi-professional-autism/

We all know that the way you use our voice, the way you emphasize, the way you pause, the way you gesture, and how you use your face and eyes completely changes... how another person will interpret what you were saying. The same message of, oh, I hate your guts said with a smile and a sort of whimsical gesture has a great difference in meaning just the opposite of course as someone who is your enemy threatening you with that same group of words. Unfortunately most autism interventions reinforce narrow bandwidth processing by focusing only on the non-prosodic speech channel. Many of the goals and objectives in RDI’s Family Consultation Program work on building communication through many channels. Here are a few examples: See more

Today is the day! DIR/Floortime vs. RDI. Break it down with us at 1pm, sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breaking-it-down-rdi-vs-dirfloo

Have you marked your calendars!? We'll be LIVE tomorrow at 1pm EST to discuss DIR/Floortime and RDI, with a question & answer period at the end. Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breaking-it-down-rdi-vs-dirfloo

A little lift this morning - mamas and papas love & protect their babies

THIS WEDNESDAY, join myself and Blair Armstrong for a FREE live interview to discuss a common question I receive from parents; what's DIR/Floortime and how does it differ from RDI? Reserve a spot and break it down with us, on Wednesday September 16th at 1pm. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breaking-it-down-rdi-vs-dirfloo

Are you curious about the differences between DIR/Floortime and RDI? On Wednesday, September 15th I will be joined by DIR/Floortime & RDI Consultant Blair Armstrong to break down both Relational Developmental approaches to autism. Follow this link to sign up even if you can't make the live version; we're sending out the recorded session afterwards! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breaking-it-down-rdi-vs-dirfloo

NEXT WEDNESDAY join myself and Blair Armstrong to break down RDI and DIR/Floortime, with a Q&A at the end! This is a live event, but register even if you can't make it because the session will be recorded and sent out to all who registered. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breaking-it-down-rdi-vs-dirfloo

I'm so excited to share this with you! Register for the interview here, even if you can't make it to the live one! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breaking-it-down-rdi-vs-dirfloo

Fulfill YOUR true potential in a career that challenges and inspires you. Grow inside this dynamic industry as a certified RDI Consultant with my Professional Training. Dates: October 21 2020 - December 4 2020 Christmas Break January 6 2021 - February 3 2021... Download the training packet to learn more about this excellent opportunity to grow personally and professionally! https://mindfulguideconsulting.com/rdi-professional-autism/ See more

Learn the tools to succeed as an autism parent with my On Demand Parent Training, available now at https://mindfulguideconsulting.com/on-demand-parent-traini/

There were two men chopping down trees. One man would go and take a break every 30 minutes. The other man kept working and working and hardly ever took a break. As the hours wore on, who had chopped down more trees? The man who took a break every 30 minutes! The other man was angry and frustrated. "I work so much harder than him. I never take a break." he thought. Finally, he asked the first man, "What do you do when you take a break?" "I sharpen my axe" said the first man. ... Whether you're a PARENT or a PROFESSIONAL, take the time to LEVEL UP. Learn more about my professional training and the on demand parent training: https://mindfulguideconsulting.com/

Learn more about limit setting here: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfoGGLAfg4M Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch