Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

Have you heard about the intervention called RDI?  This relatively new intervention uses a consultant model to train families in techniques developed by Dr. Steven Gutstein, author of Autism Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle and My Baby Can Dance: Stories of Autism, Asperger’s and Success through the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Program.

RDI is intended to target the core deficits areas seen in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and works on communication, relationship building, and flexible thinking.

Certified RDI consultant Deborah Berrang of Milwaukee will present an introductory workshop for families, educators, and interested community members.

When:  Saturday, 2/13/10 from 9:30 to 11:30 am

Where: Nicolet High School - D-wing Library.  6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd., Glendale

Registration:  Free but we appreciate preregistration so we have enough hand-outs and refreshments. To register, email info@assew.org or call us at 414-427-9345.

Child care is not provided at this event.

We would like to thank Bill Schwartz and Fred Rubner of Ben & Jerry’s store at Mayfair Mall for sponsoring our “Get the Scoop on Autism” event on Tuesday, April 21st. We really appreciate your support!

We had hundreds of people stop by our information table over the 8 hours we were at the Mall. This event helped us meet our mission to increase autism awareness in Southeastern Wisconsin.

April is Autism Awareness month and April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. To encourage all member states to take measures to raise awareness of autism in society, on December 18, 2007 the United Nations General Assembly supported a campaign to promote early diagnosis and intervention on autism and set April 2nd of each year as World Autism Awareness Day. (more…)