Therapeutic Approach to Growth

04/15/2026

TAG is incredibly grateful for the amazing team of admin and clinicians that help us reach our mission of bringing hope, healing and growth to the families in our care. Yesterday Jackie hosted a collaborative meeting to set our intentions for a year of growth ahead. Our core values of using a relationship driven, collaborative approach and keeping a growth mindset are part of our everyday flow! Thank you team!

04/08/2026

Most autism support focuses on early intervention.

But autistic children don’t stay children.

So what happens when they become teens and adults?

In this episode of Finding Hope on the Spectrum, I talk with Steven Roberts, RDI consultant at Therapeutic Approach to Growth, about the stage of life that’s often overlooked in autism support.

We discuss:

✨ Why meaningful relationships are the foundation for growth
✨ Supporting independence without doing everything for them
✨ Encouraging self-determination and personal goals
✨ Helping autistic teens and adults build confidence and community

Because real success isn’t just about learning skills —
it’s about belonging, purpose, and quality of life.

🎧 Listen now: Autistic Teens and Adults: Building Skills, Confidence, and Community
www.findinghopeonthespectrum.com

04/07/2026

When we talk about autism support, most of the focus is on early intervention.

But what happens when autistic children become teens and adults?

In this episode of Finding Hope on the Spectrum, I speak with Steven Roberts, an RDI consultant at Therapeutic Approach to Growth, about the often overlooked stage of supporting neurodivergent teens and adults.

We discuss:

✨ Why relationships are the foundation for learning and growth
✨ Building independence without overcompensating
✨ Supporting self-driven and personal goals
✨ Helping autistic individuals build confidence and community

Because meaningful outcomes aren’t just about skills — they’re about connection, purpose, and quality of life.

🎧 Listen now: Autistic Teens and Adults: Building Skills, Confidence, and Community
www.findinghopeonthespectrum.com

04/06/2026

Come take a peek inside our beautiful Miramar clinic with Jackie Zaldua, our Director of Behavioral Therapies 💙

Join Jackie for a **FREE Parent Introduction Webinar (via Zoom)** and learn how our Early Learner Program can support your child’s growth in a fun, nurturing environment.

Our program uses engaging, developmentally appropriate activities like:
✨ Free Play
✨ Circle Time
✨ Movement Play
✨ Arts & Crafts
✨ Snack Time
✨ Sensory Activities

—all designed to help your child build the skills they need to prepare for school.

Through private insurance, your child can receive **1:1 support from a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)** with supervision from a **Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)**—while also benefiting from meaningful peer interaction in our clinic setting.

We target important skills such as:
✔️ Transitions between activities
✔️ Following 1- and 2-step directions
✔️ Using visual schedules
✔️ Participating in group activities
✔️ Peer interaction, turn-taking & sharing
✔️ Co-regulation and more

Most importantly, our approach is calm, caring, and relationship-driven so learning feels safe and fun.

We accept many insurance plans, including Cigna, Aetna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Carelon, MHN, Blue Shield, Magellan, and Self-Determination funding.

Interested in learning more or touring our clinic?

📩 Email us at **[cbadmin@tagforgrowth.com] to join a free 1-hour webinar or schedule a visit!

04/05/2026

Our Spring color scheme goes beautifully with our original painting titled STRONG by Ben Zimmer. His painting continues to inspire our team and TAG fam with its message of hope and resilience. Thank you Ben.

04/04/2026

Our TAG team had a blast connecting yesterday during our Operation Spring Clean event. Our adult student led the project by providing us with clear roles and keeping us pumped up with energizing music! The place looks fabulous!

04/04/2026

TAGs beautiful clinic located in Miramar (San Diego) is a calm, fun and joyful place where your child can grow in their school readiness skills as well as their relationships, communication, self-awareness and regulation. We invite you to learn more about how we can support your child’s growth in both the home or clinic settings using RDI and Naturalistic ABA therapies. Contact cbadmin@tagforgrowth.com to schedule a free Zoom parent info meeting to learn how we can help foster your child’s growth.

03/31/2026

So much of the autism conversation focuses on early intervention.
But what about teens and adults?

In this episode of Finding Hope on the Spectrum, Brooke sits down with Steven Roberts to talk about what meaningful support really looks like beyond childhood.

They discuss:
✨ Building confidence and independence
✨ Supporting self-determination and agency
✨ Creating opportunities for real-world engagement
✨ Why relationships are the foundation for growth

Steven reminds us that learning doesn’t stop in childhood—development continues throughout life when the right support and relationships are in place.

Because every autistic individual deserves a future filled with connection, purpose, and community.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now.
www.findinghopeonthespectrum.com

01/24/2026

✨ We are excited to share that our founder was recently featured in CanvasRebel! ✨

In this article, she talks about her journey, the work she is passionate about, and the lessons learned along the way—especially around purpose, resilience, and staying connected to what truly matters.

🔗 Read the full feature here:
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-brooke-wagner/

We're excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful BROOKE Wagner. We hope you'll enjoy our conversation with BROOKE below. BROOKE, looking

01/15/2026

At TAG, we believe in the power of relationships, teamwork, and connection.

Everyday moments at home are powerful opportunities to build coregulation. Slowing down, sharing an activity, and working together can make a big difference in your child's development.

In this video, our leadership team, Abigail (CEO) and Executive Directors of Behavioral Therapies and RDI, Jackie and Gail, demonstrate how something as simple as making a salad can support connection and teamwork.

Try this at home with your child: give clear roles, move at a comfortable pace, and most importantly...have fun together!

10/28/2025

📣 The AACAP has issued a new policy — “Expanding Access to Care for the Autism Community” — calling on clinicians, policymakers, and insurers to broaden access to timely, evidence‐based treatments for individuals with autism and related developmental disorders. The policy emphasizes that care shouldn’t be limited to one approach (like ABA), but must include a full spectrum of interventions and support across the lifespan. 👉 Let’s work together to ensure every person with autism gets the care they need!

This policy statement from AACAP outlines the urgent need to expand access to evidence-based interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual developmental disorders (IDD), addressing workforce shortages, insurance c

10/13/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨

Did you know that one of the most powerful ways autistic children build connection is through something called social referencing?

In this episode, I talk with Gail Ludwig about:

✅ What social referencing really is
✅ How it strengthens emotional bonds
✅ Simple ways parents can nurture it every day

This isn’t about forcing communication — it’s about building trust, connection, and shared moments. 💛

🔸 Full episode: Transforming Lives: Social Referencing & Autism

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transforming-lives-social-referencing-autism/id1806348567?i=1000731647875