Seattle Area Autism Consultan Earns Prestigeous RDI Program Certification
Houston, TX (PRWEB) December 9, 2005
A Seattle area autism consultant has earned certification in the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®) autism treatment program. Sherri Miller earned certification from Connections Center of Houston, which developed the RDI program.
A rigorous process, the Certification Program typically takes 18 months to complete. Consultants are trained to administer the Relationship Development Assessment™ (RDA™) and provide ongoing support to parents.
The RDI program is a cognitive model designed to work with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders by providing consultation to families to address the core deficits, which include flexible thinking, communication and development of self, as well as social and emotional relationships.
“We consider the role of Certified RDI Consultants such as Sherri to be nurturing the primary relationship between parent and child by raising the parents’ level of competence and confidence,” said Dr. Rachelle Sheely, who developed the RDI program with Dr. Steven Gutstein and oversees the RDI Certification Program. “Most parents run into challenges from time to time, so having an ongoing relationship with a Consultant who knows their family can make a big difference.”
Demand is growing for consultants with expertise in autism treatments, including the RDI program, due to a sharp rise in the prevalence of autism and associated disorders. According to the most recent Washington Public Schools Autism Prevalence Report, 3,112 Washington children between ages three and 22 had been diagnosed with autism in 2003, up 85 percent from just 1,684 cases reported in 2000. Some in the education and medical communities describe the increasing incidence of autism as an epidemic.
Miller, who holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, administers the RDA and provides ongoing support services for parents who are implementing the RDI program. Miller can be reached at:
Sherri Miller, M.S., CCC-SLP
Everett, Wash.
Phone: 425.742.4218
Editor’s Note: A downloadable high-resolution photo of Sherri Miller is available at http://www.keeneypr.com/attachments/files/39/Sherri_Miller.jpg.
About Connections Center
Established in 1995, the Connections Center for Family and Personal Development, based in Houston, is a multi-disciplinary program to develop innovative evaluation and intervention programs for people with relationship disorders. Led by Dr. Steve Gutstein and Dr. Rachelle K. Sheely, the Connections Center staff provides a full range of evaluation and treatment services, including the RDI program. They provide education and training to families and professionals worldwide. More information is available at http://www.rdiconnect.com.
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