In this episode, the importance of wellbeing and autism is explored, particularly through the lens of the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) program. Featuring guest Lisa Palasti, a certified RDI consultant, director of professional training in Canada, and founder of Mindful Guide Consulting, the discussion delves into her personal journey as a parent of two children with special needs and how it inspired her to become an RDI professional. The conversation highlights critical areas of development such as emotional regulation, flexible thinking, perspective sharing, and problem-solving, emphasizing the significance of parental empowerment in promoting long-term wellbeing and quality of life for autistic individuals. Insights are also shared on the upcoming wellbeing-focused conference in London, UK. This episode is a profound exploration of how RDI can create a positive impact on families navigating autism.
00:00 The Importance of Courage and Learning from Mistakes
01:03 Introducing Our Special Guest: Lisa Palasti
03:46 Lisa's Journey as an RDI Parent
05:54 Discovering RDI: A Life-Changing Moment
10:54 Implementing RDI and Becoming a Consultant
14:01 Celebrating Success and Wellbeing
20:50 The Power of Parental Instincts and Empowerment
22:31 The Role of Nonverbal Communication in RDI
27:37 Breaking Down Development into Manageable Chunks
31:46 The Concept of Wellbeing and Quality of Life
33:53 The Importance of Emotional Regulation
34:35 Building Resiliency in Children
34:51 The Role of Co-Regulation
36:21 Flexible Thinking and Problem-Solving
37:44 Embracing Mistakes for Growth
40:32 Parental Guidance and Child Development
46:22 Perspective Sharing and Social Relationships
49:30 Problem-Solving and Adaptability
52:38 Reflecting on Personal Growth
58:56 Upcoming Conference on Wellbeing
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Upcoming Conference: https://autismconnect.net/supporting-autistic-well-being/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadkL7Pifm7PV85y4smjFWQEuWOyxE5kOOf2v4IadhUp8pRgY42DH4fayrLecA_aem_UvgVD4MDCQpjnH5roGX_lA
