I Am A Mom

I am a Mom. But before I was a mom, I was many other things. I was a daughter, a sister, a friend and a wife. Each of these relationships has helped to make me the person I am today. The value that I place on each person I have been related to in my life has guided me in my journey as a mother. I want many things for my children, but mostly I want them to be as content and fulfilled in their relationships as I have been in mine. I might not have understood this as clearly as I do today if my son was not born with autism and that has been both a gift and a vital part of my own journey.

Besides being a mom, I hold a graduate degree in a field of social sciences. I have worked extensively with individuals and families at the community level in the US and throughout Asia. To my work with families navigating autism I bring a sound background in qualitative analysis, excellent cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills, experience implementing training programs and a genuine desire to help families and individuals lead full and enriching lives.

All program certified RDI consultants must complete an extensive training program that involves:

• supervised work with two families,
• study of published research related to child development
• participation in weekly continuing education seminars, and
• three weeks of on-site training at the Connections Center in Houston where RDI was developed by Dr. Steve Gutstein and his experienced staff.

If you are interested in learning more about Journeys Family Autism Services and how your child and your family might benefit from RDI, please contact:

Christine Stephan
xinekay@gmail.com
(540)433-5110