2016 Taiwan RDI Two-Day
Introductory Seminar
April 9th and 10th, 9:00a~5:00p
XING-YI classroom, Chung Shan Medical University
Speaker
Schedule
Saturday, April 9, 2016
9 AM- 12 PM
“Rethinking Autism and other Childhood Neurological Diagnoses”
Audiences will be learning about the latest research findings on ASD and other special needs diagnoses, and how parents’ involvements could make significant improvements in every child’s life. By restoring the Guide Apprenticeship relationship, parents can create neuro-pathways needed for long-term quality of life. Learn about scientific evidence supporting close parent-child relationships at home and the development of mindfulness.
1 PM – 4 PM
“Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Program for Remediation”
Learn about RDI Program Goals for:
• Differently-Abled Family Member
• Parents
• Professionals
How RDI Addresses the Core Deficits in:
• Experience sharing communication
• Self awareness
• Creative problem solving
• Dynamic appraisal
• Episodic Memory
4PM – 5 PM
Q & A
Short presentation on RDI Certification Program for parents and professionals
Sunday, April 10, 2016
9 AM – 12 PM
“Mindful Parenting”
Parents will learn about setting the stage to become better guides at home for their children. In this segment of the presentation, parents will learn to:
• Get out of the crisis mode of raising a child with special needs
• Understand the process of rebuilding missing developmental foundations instead of focusing on skills (Remediation versus behavioral changes)
• The parallel process of parent and child objectives (When parents change, child will change)
• Understand what “Quality of Life” means, and how a family-based intervention can get each family member there.
• Getting ready to begin the remediation process
Beginning Parent Objectives
• Slowing down
• Raising expectations as a family
• Making time to practice
• Using mindful communication
• Video clips and group activities
1 PM – 4 PM
“Planning for Mindful Guiding”
• Why do we need to plan ahead?
• Removing distractions
• Scaffolding strategies
• Implementing healthy and meaningful family routines
• Sample of daily opportunities
4PM – 5 PM
Q & A
“Working with an RDI Consultant”
“Becoming an RDI Certified Consultant”
• About the candidates’ qualifications
• The process of certification training
• Incorporating RDI into other methodologies or therapies
Registration
Individual Registration: Early Bird: NT 3400, Regular: NT 3600
Group Registration: Early Bird: NT 3400, Regular: NT 3400
Payment Options: Cash for Foreigner
Groups: Discount pricing available for groups of 3 or more members.
How to register: If you want to register, please leave message in RDI Taiwan Facebook Page or email to natrue0228@gmail.com
We are very glad to help you!
Map
Transportation
- From international airports to Taichung City:
Taoyuan International Airport is about 156 kilometers distance from Taichung City. Ways to Taichung City from the airport:
1. Take a passenger bus directly for a Taichung City station - about 2 hours travel time.
2. Take the connecting high speed rail train [called "HSR" in Taiwan - from "high speed rail"] to the Tauyuan HSR station. Take the HSR train to Taichung City's Wu'r HSR station - HSR travel time about 38 minutes.
- From Taichung stations to the school:
