by Lisa Palasti | Challenging Behaviour, Mindful Parenting, RDI
One of my best friend’s sons was diagnosed with Lyme’s disease almost 2 years ago. It has been a long, hard road and I’d like to think that I have been there for her throughout this very challenging time in her life. Because you see, I know what it feels like first...
by Lisa Palasti | Communication, Mindful Parenting, RDI
“How the communication you use can transform your child’s thinking opportunities” I have a confession to make …. I’m a reformed THINKING ROBBER! And a converted OVER COMPENSATOR! With RDI training, I learned about using experience sharing communication and in-direct...
by Lisa Palasti | Challenging Behaviour, Mindful Parenting, RDI
While I was a trainee enrolled in the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Program, the topic of limit setting arose. Dr. Gutstein, Founder of RDI, said “you may be the parent of a special needs child, but you don’t want to be the parent of a spoiled brat too”....
by Lisa Palasti | Mindful Parenting, RDI
Raising a child with Autism is no easy task – there is so much uncertainty surrounding the future of a child with a developmental disability. That uncertainty can cause a ton of anxiety and fear surrounding the child’s future and long term quality of life for the...