“I’m exhausted, Kamini. My brother had sudden problems for which I had to fly down with my son to my parents’ place. I couldn’t spend any time with my child.”

 

“He has severe anger issues. This bothers and triggers me immediately. “

 

“Despite implementing all kinds of behavior plans, she keeps touching my hair. It irritates me.”

 

These are just a few comments from mothers I work with.

 

One of my roles as an RDI Consultant is to look at the guiding relationship between parent and child.
Parents need to be supported too. The above are real life scenarios.

 

Often, there is underlying depression and anxiety that needs to be taken care of.
In which case, we refer to mental health professionals.

 

For the guiding relationship to blossom, we need to empower parents.
This is part of my job.

 

“My child speaks but does not share his emotions.”

 

“She imitates every thing I do, without thinking for herself.”

 

“He is very skilled, but is not able to tolerate changes.”

 

We can remediate the effects of autism, only if we take into account the core deficits.

 

Please note – I did not use the word ‘cure’. Autism is not a disease to be cured.
But the deficits can be remediated to a point, where they no longer constitute an obstacle.

 

This can happen if we remediate the core deficits of autism.

This is something an RDI Consultant does too.

 

Take a look at this detailed explanation of core deficits.

 

Is this Autism

 

“My husband doesn’t have time to work with my son. He’s extremely busy with work.”

 

“My daughter is affected by my autistic son’s aggression. I’m afraid for her well being.”

 

Autism affects the entire family. Not just the person diagnosed with autism.
My job as a consultant is also to help the entire family and offer useful suggestions for all family members.

 

“I don’t know what to do next. He’s mastered this current objective.”

 

“I know she has potential. But I don’t know how to draw it out.”

 

As an RDI Consultant, I look at developmentally sequenced dynamic intelligence objectives.

I work side by side with the family to draw out the child’s potential.

 

I meet the family, discuss their difficulties, work with their child/youngster/adult, to demonstrate how to overcome obstacles and to restore the guiding relationship with their child.

 

Most importantly, I coach parents about how to work with and challenge their own child.

 

Can you imagine how empowering this is for families?

 

Hear it from an empowered mother.

 

Sanjeev is our youngest son, who was diagnosed with ASD when he was about 4 years old. He is now twenty four. Going back through our journey with autism, I can say, I have tried most of the therapy options which were available then. ABA, Floor time, GFCF diet, Enzyme therapy, Music therapy, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Acupuncture etc. I gave him most of my time everyday, teaching him academics and basic life skills. He learned whatever was taught avidly. Today, he can read, write, do simple math, use a calculator, use the computer, do simple cooking, do hand crafts, paint, swim and cycle. I have always believed in his potential. Looking back, he has come a mighty long way.

But there came a point where he had reached a plateau. What I was doing seemed to be insufficient. He was stagnant and I was at a loss for ideas. It was frustrating because I knew he could and would do better than what he was already doing.

I was toying with the idea of starting the RDI program since about ten years ago, but actually got down to enrolling in the program only since the last three years.
I can say, RDI opened my eyes and entirely changed my perspective about what Sanjeev needed to learn. All my years of hard work using different methods to teach Sanjeev, paid off. He had a solid foundation and making the change to RDI was not only easy but fruitful and rewarding. Today, we follow an RDI lifestyle.

The ultimate key objectives of an RDI program are Independence, holding a job and creating and maintaining a meaningful relationship. RDI taught me to focus on these specifically. Suddenly my goals for Sanjeev took off with wings. Now, I dare to dream dreams which I would not have, had it not been for RDI!

Sanjeev blossomed with the RDI program and his progress is a continual process. He has completed a one year diploma in Basic Pastry Making and is awaiting graduation early next year. He has already worked in total for about five months in two food related establishments. He has an interview for another job on the 15th of August. All this despite the many challenges he has like epilepsy, mood changes and anger issues.

There is so much involved when he goes to work. Daring to leave his comfort zone, interpersonal relationships at work, self-regulation and self control, taking instructions and executing them at work, making independent decisions and learning in a new and potentially “threatening” environment.

Being on the RDI program for just three years, prepared him for all this. Like I mentioned earlier, now I can dare to dream much bigger dreams!

Thank you, RDI in general and Ms. Kamini Lakhani in particular, for transforming my precious son and with that, my entire family!

– Dr. Renuka Nambiar

 

 

Note: Dr. Nambiar lives oversees with her family. We work online.

 

Dear Friend, If this is the kind of change you’d like to make – think about becoming an RDI Consultant.

 

If you have that passion within you to help families, this could be something to consider seriously.

 

Here are 5 top reasons for you to become an RDI Consultant.

 

https://saiconnections.com/5topreasonstobecomeRDIProfessional.pdf

 

Our next batch begins in a few days.
Yes, right here in Mumbai.

 

Reach out at 9137051989 or 9137074707 for more information today.