RDI® Program Support Groups on the Internet

For anyone interested in the RDI® Program:
the RDI_NC Group is a place to learn, discuss, share and support. It is open to parents, families, therapists, teachers, and friends of people with autism, especially in North Carolina. Moderator: Amy Cameron, Certified Consultant.

For parents involved in an RDI® Program:
the very lively RDI_Mid-Atlantic group was originally started for the Eastern States, but has grown to include parents from anywhere in the U.S., as well as other countries such as Canada, China, England, India, and Israel! Consultants are also welcome to participate. Moderator: Allan Gilbertson, Certified Consultant.

For all those who are involved or interested in RDI:
The RDI-List group includes RDI therapists, families involved in the RDI® Program and anyone seriously interested in RDI®. Originally started as a Los Angeles-based group, this group is now open to anyone. Moderator: Susan Hollar, Certified Consultant.

For parents of teens and young adults:
RDI® for Teens is a support group for parents implementing the RDI® Program with their teens and young adults with autism. Teens and adults with Autism are welcome as well. Moderator April Choulat, Certified Consultant.

For parents intested in RDI® and homeschooling:
RDI-Homeschoolers is a forum to discuss incorporating the RDI® Program into a homeschooling program, to share ideas and insight into homeschooling children with ASD, and to support RDI®/homeschooling lifestyles. Discussion of all types of curriculum and homeschooling styles is allowed. Parents who are seriously considering homeschooling their RDI-participating children are welcome and encouraged to participate. Co-Moderator: Sherri Miller, Certified Consultant

For adults on the spectrum only:
RDI-Adults is for adults on the Autism Spectrum who are interested in discussing and sharing experiences with Relationship Development Intervention®. Moderator: April Choulat, Certified Consultant.

For Certified Consultants and those in-training only:
RDIos Team Collaboration Site - The purpose of this site is to share resources that will allow professionals to learn from one another and better serve their families. Open only to those individuals who have at least begun the supervision process with the Connections Center.

Florida:
RDI_FL is a group for Florida parents and professionals who are interested in sharing experiences and knowledge relating to the RDI® Program. Moderator: April Choulat, Certified Consultant.

Michigan Area:
RDImichigan - Support for those families that are currently using Relationship Development Intervention in Michigan or for those families that are interested in finding out more about RDI® in Michigan. Moderator: Thomas Brown, Certified Consultant.

Canada:
RDI-Canada is designed for parents interested in or currently implementing an RDI® Program. While this group has been established to help individuals in Canada it is not geographically limited and we welcome members from around the globe. Parents and Certified Consultants and consultants-in-training are also welcome to join. Moderator: Lisa Palasti, Certified Consultant

India:
RDIIndia was created for families in India interested in or currently involved in the RDI® Program. This is a place where, as a community, you can ask questions, solve problems and celebrate success! Moderator: Tom Brown, Certified Consultant.

Singapore
RDI_Singapore is for parents and professionals who are interested in the RDI® Program. We welcome postings for sharing your experience with RDI, as well as, queries. We also welcome discussions as you progress through the stages with your child. Moderators: Genevieve Chua and Bimal Rai, Certified Consultants.

South Africa:
RDISouthAfrica was created for families in India interested in or currently involved in the RDI® Program. This is a place where, as a community, you can ask questions, solve problems and celebrate success! Moderator: Tom Brown, Certified Consultant.