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Applying Dynamic Intelligence
When we talk about our intelligences, it can seem like dynamic intelligence is the "gold standard" of intelligence. And while RDI strives to equip children with the ability to think dynamically - static intelligence is nothing to shame or avoid. Static intelligence is...
Understanding Dynamic Intelligence
I've often simplified this complex idea by describing it as "street smarts" and "book smarts"; I'm sure we've all used those phrases before. Dynamic intelligence is complex, and transcends beyond ASD education and therapy. Autistics and neurodivergent individuals may...
What is Dynamic Intelligence?
I like to say that simply put, dynamic intelligence is the "street smarts" that helps us humans to effectively manage our ever changing, cognitively complex, and emotionally charged world of today - NOW more than ever! Understanding dynamic intelligence is important...
RDI Was Perfect for my Family, it can be Perfect for Yours Too!
My life changed forever when I became a mom. My boys became my universe; my sun and my moon. If you know me or my story, you know that both of my boys are neuro-diverse and were diagnosed in their early years. I’m not going to lie; those days were rough. I felt...
Declarative Communication and Carving Pumpkins
Have you ever examined the communication style that you use with your autistic child? Sometimes parents fall into a trap of trying to ask a TON of questions and they don’t even realize it! The underlying motivator is likely rooted in a desire to have a meaningful...
COVID 19, Autism and RDI – My Hope for Families
I have been a “glass half-full” kinda gal most of my adult life. That wasn’t always the case. As a child, I had a lot of anxieties for various reasons that were manifested in fear of sleep, recurring nightmares and doomsday thinking. Case in point,...
Autism Reflection and Prospection
Thinking About the Past, Moving Forward to the Future Now that Christmas is over, hopefully you will all experience some much anticipated rest. During this down time, it is a good time to reflect on the prior year and take time to consider the future. What are your...
Planning for Playdates This Christmas
When I talk to parents about their hopes and dreams for their child with autism, their answers are often very similar. What do they want? They want their child to have a friend. That is the number one thing they desire. I help parents understand the steps in...
Parenting & Autism – A Different Perspective Appreciating the Little Things
The blessings and things you wish for are the very same things that typical parents take for granted. That is the gift. That is the blessing.
Autism and Long Term Perspective
Attributes That Lead to a Long-term Quality of Life When children receive a diagnosis of autism, parents often start frantically looking for answers. It’s easy to become focused on the behaviours associated with autism. However, it is important to understand the...