by Lisa Palasti | Mindful Parenting, RDI
Parenting comes with a lot of doubt and a lot of worry. Regrets and fears creep in all the time. When you are a parent of children with special needs those feelings become amplified. I’m that parent. I have been there. The blessings and things you wish for are the...
by Lisa Palasti | RDI, RDI Activities
Within the RDI Model, we believe that everyday activities with your ASD child can be utilized for mental growth! Here is a fun activity you can try: Create your own “I spy it” shaker What you need: Voss Water Bottle Rice Small items (toys you can buy at...
by Lisa Palasti | Mindful Parenting, RDI, RDI Activities
Activities can be an important part of any autism treatment model, but it is the “why” behind the activity that translates to whether or not you are just taking up time, or working towards growth. Within the RDI Model, we use everyday activities to...
by Lisa Palasti | Challenging Behaviour, Mindful Parenting, RDI
As a parent to a child with autism, you want to make sure that they are being given the right tools for growth, in an environment that is condusive to learning for them as an individual. Often, we are told that the professionals know best and we should leave the...
by Lisa Palasti | Communication, Mindful Parenting, RDI
Are you doing all that you can do to be an advocate for you child with autism at the start of the school year? Create an “All About Me” written portrait of your child to share with the school staff! This is a fun project that will help the school staff learn more...
by Lisa Palasti | Mindful Parenting, RDI
For parents of kids with Autism, the end of summer blues come with a lot of anxiety…how is my child going to transition to a new classroom this year? Will it be as bad as last year? Is there anything I can do to make this easier for my child? Spending some time...
