Relationship development intervention and ASD

What is theory of mind and how does this link to autism?

• The ability to understand that others have different thoughts and feelings, which is often found to be different in individuals with autism.

• A psychological approach to understanding human behavior and emotions, unrelated to autism.

• A method of teaching social skills in educational settings, specifically designed for children with autism.

• The study of cognitive development in children, which excludes the consideration of autism.

How do children develop theory of mind?

• Through genetic inheritance and it is fully developed at birth.

• By learning mathematical concepts that relate to human emotions.

• Through social interactions and experiences as they grow.

• By studying psychology in formal educational settings.

What is relationship development intervention (RDI)?

• A method for improving cardiovascular health

• A program designed to modify autistic spectrum behavior through social relationships

• A type of dietary plan for weight loss

• A financial strategy for developing personal wealth

What does RDI stand for?

• Relationship Development Intervention

• Responsive Development Initiative

• Reflective Dialogue Implementation

• Reciprocal Determination Interaction

Who developed RDI?

• Gutstein and Sheely

• Freud and Jung

• Piaget and Vygotsky

• Skinner and Watson

What is the main aim of RDI as a therapy?

• To improve academic skills in children with ASD

• To modify a child's perception of other people's thoughts and feelings and their emotional regulation

• To enhance motor skills in children with ASD

• To teach children with ASD about social norms

Who leads the RDI intervention?

• A team of psychologists

• Parents/caregivers with the support of an RDI consultant

• School teachers

• Occupational therapists

According to Gustein and Sheely, how do neurotypical children learn important skills?

• Through formal education at school

• By playing video games

• Through interactions with parents

• By watching educational television

What do Gustein and Sheely suggest is necessary for children with ASD due to an impairment in sharing emotions?

• More time spent in solitary activities

• The parent-child relationship must be reconstructed

• Increased use of technology in learning

• Less interaction with parents

What is an essential aspect of Dynamic Intelligence?

• The ability to memorize and recall facts

• An ability to think flexibly and consider events from different points of view

• The capacity to solve mathematical problems quickly

• The skill to excel in musical and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence