Outdoor Therapy It has several wonderful benefits. This autism therapy includes stress reduction, emotional release, relaxation, reduction in depression, and anxiety as well as creating improvements in following a daily routine. The freedom of being in the cool, shaded areas of tall, majestic trees creates an escape and soothing environment for any child dealing with sensory issues, anxiety, and daily frustrations. Another added benefit worth mentioning is the early intervention therapies and the relaxation this brings as they can also help aid in calming a child who might have sleep problems. Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) It is a therapeutic technique specifically developed for parents. Like Floortime, it uses developmental theories to help parents help their children build social communication skills. Unlike Floortime, however, RDI has a prescribed series of goals and activities and requires that parents work with a consultant in...