From Overwhelm to Connection: RDI Secrets with Brooke Wagner

from Voices Beyond the Spectrum · host Karla Chinen

In this episode of Voices Beyond the Spectrum Research Hub Edition, host Karla Chinen interviews Brooke Wagner, RDI Program Certified Consultant and founder of Therapeutic Approach to Growth. Brooke shares her 22+ years working with autistic individuals and explains how Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) helps families build emotional connection, dynamic intelligence, and everyday competence. They discuss common misconceptions about RDI, meaningful family breakthroughs, practical connection activities (like a simple balloon toss), services offered by TAG, Brooke’s podcast Finding Hope on the Spectrum, and upcoming online courses—ending with a hopeful message for caregivers. www.findinghopeonthespectrum.com

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