Carrie Sheppard, M.Ed., LMHC
RDI® Program Certified Consultant
Requirements prior to beginning the RDI® Program:
View DVD and read The RDI Book. Available for purchase on the Connections Center website: www.rdiconnect.com
RDI-LS subscription (purchased through the Connections Center), the online RDI e-learning system accessed by consultant invitation.
Attending a 4-day parent training seminar with Dr. Steven Gutstein or Connections Center staff, if available, may substitute for the first requirement.
In-Office Assessment
To receive a Relationship Development Assessment (RDA®) at our office, you will need to have completed Phase I (Package A) first.
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International & In-Home Assessment
To receive a Relationship Development Assessment (RDA®) in your home, you will need to have completed Phase I (Package A) first.
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Parent interview
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"We had a unique time to observe when we drove by where (our son) has recess...we were very surprised to see him playing one-on-one basketball, and being very active in the game...what an amazing moment because up until recently he has avoided most sports...and to see him interact "normally" with others at recess (which has been at many times a stressful time of his day), it was like seeing your kid take their first steps or say their first word. There have just been so many moments in our lives with (our son) the past several months where we have to look hard to see the autism in him, and it's very rewarding to know that our hard work, and his, is very evident."
- S.R., RDI Parent, Eastern Washington |
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Phase 1: Parent Education & RDI® Program Preparation - Package A
This table below is intended to ensure that families understand what services are provided, the timeline involved, costs for those services, and which portions may be eligible for insurance reimbursement. Please feel free to ask for clarification if there are any areas you do not understand fully.
| Phase I: Service & Descriptions |
#1 - Completion of Intake Procedure
• Complete intake form, sign contract and return packet |
#2 - Initial Meeting
• Initial 60-minute session with parents:
• review of prior reports
• confirmation of readiness
• develop plan for completion of parent objectives |
#3 - Orientation to RDI-LS (Relationship Development Intervention Learning System)
• confirm subscription
• outline RDI-LS features
• setup of your "home page" |
#4 - Baseline RDA (Relationship Development Assessment)
• 60-90 minute session with both parents and child
• Videotaped session of interaction between each parent & child, and child with consultant |
#5 - Parent Education
• Six 1-hour sessions with both parents to address parent education objectives
• Homework assignments and review
• Videotaping at home is expected as part of program
• Up to 1 hour per month of online time for RDI-LS interaction and responses |
Additional Services
• Free attendance at all parent education classes at MindSource Center (if offered during your contract time frame) |
Total time = 12 or more hours
• In-person sessions are billable to insurance
• Designed to prepare parents for Phase II (RDI assessment with family);
plan for Phase II to be discussed at last session |
Completion of the Package A requirements is mandatory prior to beginning Package B (the 6-month RDI Program Contract). Estimated time of completion for Package A is 2-4 months. There is a 5% discount offered for purchasing Packages A and B together. If using insurance benefits, please discuss insurance billing with our office manager to determine your package discount.
Phase II: RDI® Assessment & 6-Month Treatment Program- Package B
Once families have successfully completed Package A, they may move directly to Package B.
| Phase II: Service & Descriptions |
#1 - One Full Relationship Development Assessment® (RDA):
Session 1: Child and both adults
Session 2: Child alone with consultant
Review/Planning Session: Parent meeting for review and planning, update of treatment plan and the RDI-LS. Practice sessions to implement modifications are included as part of ongoing treatment phase. A home visit may be offered as part of this phase if desired |
#2 - Upon completion of your RDA®:
• You receive a treatment plan
• Your first follow-up appointment will be scheduled
• Your RDI-LS home page is updated with a new objective and assignment; and
• You will receive DVDs of your training sessions and a brief report within a few weeks
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#3 - Clinical sessions with consultant: Next six months
• Two live sessions per month, 1 hour each
• Homework assignments and video review in session
• All live sessions may be covered by insurance |
#4 - RDI-LS
• video feedbacks
• updates of RDI-LS Objectives
• creating / reviewing assignments
• program planning and development
• e-mails |
Additional Services
Additional office visits
If covered by insurance, may be scheduled up to 2 additional sessions per month during your 6 month contract period
Additional consultant support
Attendance at school meetings, team meetings with other professionals, and provision of professional services off site, available at additional fee.
Additional Services
Free attendance at all parent education classes at MindSource Center (if offered during your contract time frame)
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Total time: 50+ hours
• In-person sessions are billable to insurance
• If continued services are desired at the end of this contract, Package C is available to extend the RDI program at a discount |
Completion of the Package A requirement is manatory prior to beginning Package B (the 6-month RDI Program Contract). There is a 5% discount offered for purchasing Packages A and B together. If using insurance benefits, this results in a reduction of costs. Please discuss insurance billing with our office manager to determine out of pocket expenses. Package C is available to families who have completed Packages A & B, and extends the RDI Program services at a discounted rate.
Phase III: Maintenance - Package C
For families who have successfully completed Packages A & B and wish to continue ongoing RDI consultation services, Package C extends the RDI Program services at a discount rate. This is a maintenance package for RDI® Treatment for a 6-month service period. Please see Policy Addendum for important information regarding your responsibilities and details of our service agreement.
Phase III: Service & Descriptions |
#1 - One Full Relationship Development Assessment® (RDA):
Session 1: Child and both adults
Session 2: Child alone with consultant
Review/Planning Session: Parent meeting for review and planning, update of treatment plan and the RDI-LS. Practice sessions to implement modifications are included as part of ongoing treatment phase. A home visit may be offered as part of this phase if desired (travel fee applies). |
#2 - Upon completion of your RDA®:
• You receive a treatment plan
• Your first follow-up appointment will be scheduled
• Your RDI-LS home page is updated with a new objective and assignment; and
• You will receive DVDs of your training sessions and a brief report within a few weeks |
#3 - Clinical sessions with consultant: Next six months
• Two live sessions per month, 1 hour each
• Homework assignments and video review in session
• All live sessions may be covered by insurance |
#4 - RDI-LS
• video feedbacks
• updates of RDI-LS Objectives
• creating / reviewing assignments
• program planning and development
• e-mails
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Additional Services
Additional office visits
If covered by insurance, may be scheduled up to 2 additional sessions per month during your 6 month contract period
Additional consultant support
Attendance at school meetings, team meetings with other professionals, and provision of professional services off site, available at an additional fee.
Additional Services
Free attendance at all parent education classes at MindSource Center (if offered during your contract time frame)
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Total time: 50+ hours
In-person sessions are billable to insurance |
Call to discuss package costs and discount options:
253-639-7146 or e-mail help@mindsourcecenter.com.
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