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The following documents highlight research
which support the theories of RDI
RDI as evidence based practice
Research which the RDI Program is based upon
Review of RDI Program; Autism, September 2007
Is ABA the only way?
Retraining the adult brain
Visit the following sites to connect with other families and professionals
Self Growth Engine
www.eSpecialmatch.com
Autism Remediation for Our Children
Autism and the Cutting Edge
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Why Social Skills Are Not Enough Many people on the autism spectrum learn the social scripts, and can blend in. The problem is,
these learned behaviors often have limited value in real world situations. The motivation behind the behaviors,
the reasons why we work to maintain relationships, to really understand another's perspective is lacking. Why Language and IQ Are Not Enough The largest study
ever conducted of high functioning adults with Asperger's and Autism was in 2001. The hundreds of young adults followed all
had high IQ's and good language skills. Fifty percent of these individuals went on to college.
At the time of the study:
*12% were employed *3% were living
independently *65% reported little social contact outside their family
*0% were married or involved in a romantic relationship (National Autistic Society of Great Britain, 2001. The NAS study is available
at www.rdiconnect.com)
This and other studies demonstrate that academic achievement and language proficiency are not predictors
of a quality of life.
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