Resources for Families of Kids with Autism
These are the programs I endorse and participate in.
RDIConnect
The home of Relationship Development Intervention. Learn more about the RDI model, listen to free podcasts featuring Dr. Gutstein, the founder of RDI.
Self-Reg
Learn more about the Self-Reg model with hundreds of free resources on the Self-Reg website. You can also learn about both online and in-person Self-Reg courses and events.
Lives in the Balance
Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, a practical and effective model to help challenging kids and their families.
Blog
I am no longer blogging regularly, but have preserved these posts here in case they are of use to someone.
- Looking Past the Behaviour During Sibling Conflict
- Keeping Your Cool When Things Are Overheating With Your Child
- Surviving the Last Month of School (Without Losing Your Mind!)
- Getting Your Child’s Teacher on Board
- If I hear one more person tell me to do self-care….
- Thinking About Eye Contact
- Are your expectations reasonable?
- Trusting my Instincts
- I found my tribe in the most unlikely place
- More ideas for reaching a reluctant “Plan Ber”
- “Being Collaborative” vs. Doing Plan B
- Before I Found my Tribe
- Reaching a Child Who is Reluctant to Talk During Plan B
- Making “Bad” Choices?
- Previewing and Planning for the Holiday Season