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RDI Consultants
Linda Murphy and Lizz Ramirez both feel passionate about their RDI work! They are currently the only two RDI Consultants in Massachusetts, and they work closely together to provide support, consultation and individual guidance to our RDI families.
Linda Murphy and Lizz Ramirez both feel passionate about their RDI work! They are currently the only two RDI Consultants in Massachusetts, and they work closely together to provide support, consultation and individual guidance to our RDI families.
Linda Murphy M.S., CCC-SLP, CEIS has been working with individuals, ranging from infant to adulthood, for over 20 years. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Boston College in 1993 but after working for two years with adults with developmental disabilities in supported work and residential settings, she discovered her true passion and pursued a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Emerson College. Linda began her career as an speech language pathologist in Early Intervention. There she gained experience working within a variety of natural environments, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing service coordination for families, and acting as senior supervisor to the speech language pathologists on staff. Linda has completed additional graduate courses in infant/toddler development and vision impairment, is a Certified Early Intervention Specialist, and has received formal training in PROMPT.
Consideration of the whole family and thinking about how to make therapy meaningful across settings have remained priorities for Linda since her beginnings in EI. This led her to Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI), and in 2007 she became an RDI Consultant. She brings this clinical expertise to all sessions and is dedicated to educating others on the powerful ways of thinking and being with others that RDI emphasizes. Linda has published several articles in magazines including Autism Spectrum Quarterly Magazine and Autism Asperger's Digest on these topics, and co-authored the book Social Thinking and Me with Michelle
Lizz Ramirez B.A. RDI Consultant, holds a B.A., majoring in Psychology and Sociology, from the University of Massachusetts-Boston. She has worked with various populations but holds the most experience with young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Lizz was able to gain previous experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams during her time at Northeast Arc-Building Blocks Program. During her time there, she held the role of autism service provider and later on transitioned into team supervisor for the Central Middlesex region of the program. Lizz first gained experience with Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) philosophies and techniques, Zones of Regulation, and Social Thinking curriculum while teaching and leading social pragmatics groups at a private program in Lexington for children with social and emotional challenges. In September of 2017, Lizz became certified as an RDI Consultant and is thrilled to be able to work so closely with the only other consultant in MA! In her spare time she enjoys volunteering for a Special Olympics, coaching swimming during the school year and boating during the summer. Lizz joined our team in August 2016 and could not be happier to be part of Peer Projects - Therapy from the Heart.
Lizz Ramirez B.A. RDI Consultant, holds a B.A., majoring in Psychology and Sociology, from the University of Massachusetts-Boston. She has worked with various populations but holds the most experience with young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Lizz was able to gain previous experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams during her time at Northeast Arc-Building Blocks Program. During her time there, she held the role of autism service provider and later on transitioned into team supervisor for the Central Middlesex region of the program. Lizz first gained experience with Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) philosophies and techniques, Zones of Regulation, and Social Thinking curriculum while teaching and leading social pragmatics groups at a private program in Lexington for children with social and emotional challenges. In September of 2017, Lizz became certified as an RDI Consultant and is thrilled to be able to work so closely with the only other consultant in MA! In her spare time she enjoys volunteering for a Special Olympics, coaching swimming during the school year and boating during the summer. Lizz joined our team in August 2016 and could not be happier to be part of Peer Projects - Therapy from the Heart.