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When navigating the complex journey of neurodiversity, parents and professionals frequently hit roadblocks where interventions stop working and exhaustion sets in. In Part II of a special role-reversal episode of the Autism: A New Perspective podcast, Dr. Sheely interviewed host Kat Lee about how to push through these emotional barriers, protect the family unit, and […] The post More Than an “Autism Mom”: Balancing Identity, Family, and Neurodiversity (Part 2) first appeared on RDIconnect.

Kat Lee shares her journey from radio broadcaster to autism advocate, reflecting on her son's diagnosis, building community, and discovering RDI®. The post From Radio Broadcaster to RDI Consultant: Kat Lee’s Personal Journey (Part 1) first appeared on RDIconnect.

When parents receive an autism diagnosis for their two-, three-, or four-year-old child, their immediate instinct is to do whatever it takes to save them. Well-meaning doctors and professionals frequently recommend that families enroll their toddlers in intensive clinical programs, sometimes scheduling them for therapy eight to nine hours a day. But in a recent […] The post Relationships Can’t Be Outsourced: Time, Trust, and the Parent-Child Connection first appeared on RDIconnect.

When a child receives an autism diagnosis, parents are typically handed a comprehensive evaluation report packed with list after list of recommendations. From speech and occupational therapy to behavioral interventions, the sheer volume of therapeutic tasks can feel completely overwhelming. It is easy to look at the massive array of challenges your child faces and […] The post Co-Occurring, Not Autism: How to Prioritize and Avoid Parent Burnout first appeared on RDIconnect.

When we look back at the early 1990s, the roadmap for autism was often singular: if you wanted progress, you looked toward behavioral intervention. For Kamini Lakhani, an RDI® parent and consultant, that journey began in California at the Lovaas clinic, mastering discrete trials and verbal behavior. For years, Kamini operated at the intersection of […] The post Moving Beyond Compliance: Why One BCBA® Pivoted to the Guiding Relationship first appeared on RDIconnect.

When a child receives a “Level 3” autism diagnosis, parents are often met with a list of limitations rather than a path forward. In a recent episode of the Autism: A New Perspective podcast, host Kat Lee spoke with RDI® consultant Karla Galvan about her son Lorenzo’s journey – a story that moves from a […] The post Beyond the Label: Lessons from a Level 3 Autism Success Story first appeared on RDIconnect.

In today’s digital age, we have an incredible amount of information at our fingertips. However, when it comes to understanding our own neurology, this constant stream of content can sometimes do more harm than good. It is a source of distress to see how the seriousness of an autism diagnosis is frequently misunderstood in the […] The post Navigating the Autism Diagnosis: Beyond Social Media Checklists first appeared on RDIconnect.

In this episode of Autism, A New Perspective, host Kat Lee talks with Andreja Stefulj, an RDI® Consultant based in London who leads RDI® professional training across the UK and Europe. Andrea shares her journey from working in school settings and studying ABA to discovering RDI® as a more relationship-based, developmentally focused approach. Her story […] The post Going Beyond Parent Coaching by Bringing the Whole Family Into RDI® first appeared on RDIconnect.

In this Autism, A New Perspective episode, Kat Lee and Dr. Steven Gutstein explain RDI®, dynamic intelligence, and why parents are essential guides for long-term growth. The post A New Year for RDI® Clarifying Autism and Building the Next Generation first appeared on RDIconnect.

Kat Lee and RDI consultant Lisa Palasti talk about autism parenting in 2026, cutting through overload so parents can slow down, lead, and support real growth. The post Parents and Autism in 2026: Finding Your Role in a Noisy World first appeared on RDIconnect.

For many parents, the word “assessment” brings up hard memories. Long reports that list everything your child cannot do. Scores that seem to define your child’s future. Professionals who study your child while you sit in the hallway and wait. In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, Kat Lee talks with Claudia Andreessen, Professional […] The post The Heart of Growth: Inside the Relationship Development Assessment first appeared on RDIconnect.

Dr. Steven Gutstein explains why parents are the primary guides in RDI®, how to allocate resources, and how consultants help families start small and build momentum. The post Parents as Guides in RDI 2025: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Gutstein first appeared on RDIconnect.

In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, Kat Lee talks with RDI consultant and parent Lisa Palasti about why self-care is essential for families navigating autism. They address common barriers like guilt, time pressure, and lost social connection, and offer realistic steps parents can take now, from prioritizing health appointments to building daily moments of rest and support. When parents thrive, children benefit. The post A Time to Guide: Why Children Need Presence More Than Appointments first appeared on RDIconnect.

Parenting a child with autism can be demanding, and self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential. In this episode, learn how to thrive so your child can too. The post Parenting, Autism, and Self-Care: Why Self-Care Is Not Selfish first appeared on RDIconnect.

In this episode of Autism: A New Perspective, Kat Lee is joined once again by Dr. Tom Atkinson for a powerful conversation on the complex relationship between autism and stress, particularly as it affects both parents and their children.  As an RDI® consultant, psychologist, and father of an adult son on the spectrum, Dr. Atkinson […] The post Understanding Autism and Stress: Insights from Dr. Tom Atkinson first appeared on RDIconnect.