Credit for these ideas goes to Marlaine Willborn, a speech therapist in Winnipeg. This post is based on ideas she had compiled and shared with me when I was trying to get better at engaging my children in play. Her resource came primarily from ‘Giggle Time: Establishing a social connection’ by Susan Aud Somers. One of the most daunting […]
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The goal of developmental autism therapies is to build the ability of parents to understand, emotionally support, interact with, and guide their children. Challenges embedded in fun, natural interactions leads to learning. Developmental therapies use information about how children develop social connection and communication, and work to support children’s movement along that pathway. Usually parents are trained to work with their children […]
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Looking for help? On a wait list? Newly diagnosed child? This series of seminars offered at the Rehabilitation Centre for Children is a great starting point, for any parent looking to understand and effectively guide their child. Sessions run at regular intervals, so check with the RCC at 453-9821 to find out when you can register for the next one. […]
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Interested in having your school or daycare team learn more about the developmental approach used in the Relate Program (RDI)? These workshops are open to all, register soon, as the first workshop is next week! Parents may join, but are recommended to consider the 7-week evening series, Promoting Flexible Thinking with Your Child at Home. Next available session begins Tuesday […]
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Originally published on RDI Connect. Those of us raising children in Canada are keenly aware of and attuned to the seasons and their impact on the flow of our daily lives. There is nothing like living through a harsh, bitterly cold winter, then being able to throw off our winter boots and mitts on the first warm, sweet spring day. When the temperatures […]
Read moreHappy Autism Acceptance Day! This is a day to reflect on what autism means to us, and what we would like the world to know about people who have autism. I see autism as just another facet of human nature. We are still parenting children who have many things to learn. Some things are more difficult, but some are more […]
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This morning, I came across a mother wishing she could have an IEP for herself. Her reason? There is so much to manage and to learn for parents, especially when your children need support to meet their potential. She says: How does one set goals for, say, the next six months, and then, gulp, work towards them? In a family […]
Read moreWe believe it’s important for families of children with autism to have well-supported therapy options to choose from, because every child and family’s needs are different. We are here to inform families of their options for autism intervention in Manitoba and to advocate for developmental therapies as one option for supporting a diverse group of children.
Read moreBetween waiting lists and age cut-offs, it can be hard to find support for your child with autism. But one of the most helpful organizations in Winnipeg is the Rehabilitation Centre for Children. In addition to the Relate program (which does have a wait list and entry criteria), they offer some excellent short-term learning opportunities for families and caregivers of […]
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Editor’s Note: DIR/Floortime and RDI have some principles in common. Both are based in developmental psychology, and both build strong relationships between children and caregivers to help children move along developmental pathways. The emphasis is different, but we appreciate the wisdom both approaches contribute to our parenting! The RDI®program is a result of fifteen years of ongoing development and […]
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