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Sharing our story of hope and healing
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Sharing our story of hope and healing
Media Coverage
Newsweek
Everything New in RFK Jr’s MAHA Proposal
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr’s new “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) report tackles national concerns including vaccines, children’s mental health and screen time
Forbes
Test Your Psychological Safety At Work After Recent Mass Shootings
Workplace psychological safety is the absence of fear while working, a prerequisite for job engagement and performance. Employees are not looking over their backs while engaged. They feel free to express
MEDIUM
Why We Need More Women Founders & Here Is What We Are Doing To Make That Happen
mpower young women to use their voice. Long gone are the days when women and girls should be seen and not heard, and by teaching independence and self-sufficiency, we can change the narrative.
AJMC
Building an Integrative Future for Mental Health Care
As the demand for mental health care grows, calls for restructuring what some consider a broken system are louder than ever, with overburdened providers and patients’ needs constantly evolving.
Wesh - Channel 2
Florida expands autism services with new law
Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill into law that expands services and funding for children with autism and other developmental disabilities in Florida. Senate Bill 112 allows
AP News
Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’
NEW YORK (AP) — Allison Burk’s teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate.
CNN Health
Privacy concerns swirl around HHS plan to build Medicare, Medicaid database on autism
The US Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday unveiled a pilot program for the National Institutes of Health to tap into Medicare and Medicaid data in its search for the root causes of autism.
Healthcare IT News
NIH and CMS to build autism data platform
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says the agencies will devise a data use agreement that assures secure access to certain Medicare and Medicaid data with the aim of uncovering root causes of autism.
MEDIUM
How Our Family Navigates Life With A Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder
…Model healthy habits for your kids. If you are telling your kids that it is okay to be sad or take time for yourself to calm down, but you are always running around and stressed, then you are contradicting yourself. What you SHOW THEM …
This Valentine’s Day, we are feeling incredibly grateful for the community partners we get to work alongside every day. 💗
Supporting children, families, and individuals takes collaboration, trust, and shared heart, and we are so thankful for these organizations that show up with compassion, commitment, and care for our community.
Thank you for the work you do, the lives you impact, and the partnership we are proud to share.
We truly love serving alongside you.
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What a week! 🤍
Our team is committed to bringing hope and healing through advocacy across our state.
From direct services to community partnerships and advocacy, we want to make Florida stronger for ALL its residents.
Thank you to our representatives and thank you to all who join our mission.
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We have arrived! We're proud to be in Tallahassee to support Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and the bills that strive to help this valuable population!
If you are here, please stop us in the hallway to say hi because we want to meet you and hear your story!
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ADHD in women is often misunderstood.
It can look like feeling disorganized, zoning out in conversations, struggling to wait, or putting off tasks that feel overwhelming. And for many women, it also looks like carrying those challenges quietly while managing work, family, and relationships.
But ADHD is not just about challenges.
It also comes with incredible strengths like creativity, emotional intelligence, passion, and the ability to deeply focus on what truly matters.
Both things can be true at the same time.
Understanding ADHD means seeing the whole person, not just the struggles. And with the right support, women can learn how to work with their brains instead of constantly fighting them.
If any of this feels familiar for you or someone you love, support is available.
📞 Call today 844 550 7337
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Our CEO, @nclark1222 has something amazing to tell you about!
We have always been about bringing Hope and Healing to every age in stage through integrated mental and behavioral health.
These groups are a great way to get your family the needed support without waiting list or insurance pre-authorization.
@briannacashman.bcba has amazing things planned and if you’re feeling at the end of the rope with some of the behaviors in your household, this is a great place to start!
Participants are placed in age-appropriate groups and supported in building social skills, emotional awareness, confidence, and peer connections. These ABA groups are led by a BCBA and eligible for superbills to your insurance.
We can also bill Step-Up FES-UA scholarships directly for this service, making it even more accessible for your family.
Sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 17 through April 2, with a short break the week of February 24.
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Between work stress, parenting, relationships, and everything happening in the world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed or emotionally off balance.
That does not mean anything is wrong with you. It means you are human.
This Emotional Regulation Roadmap is a gentle reminder that big feelings can be paused, understood, and worked through. With simple steps like noticing emotions, breathing, grounding, and reframing thoughts, it is possible to come back to yourself and find calm again.
Support is not about shutting emotions down. It is about learning how to move through them with care and confidence.
If you or your child need extra support, we are here.
📞 Call today 844 550 7337
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ADHD doesn’t look the same for everyone.
There are three types of ADHD, and understanding the differences can be the first step toward better support—for kids, teens, and adults.
Whether symptoms show up as inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or a combination of all three, the right care can make daily life feel more manageable.
📞 Need ADHD support? Call today: 844-550-7337
Compassionate care starts with understanding.
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We know that the insurance credentialing process is long and therapy wait times feel like forever.
Our team has always championed timely access to medically necessary care, but healthcare insurers often make that difficult. This is why we are excited to announce the start of our Hope & Healing Social Connection Groups for children and teens ages 3–17.
Participants are placed in age-appropriate groups and supported in building social skills, emotional awareness, confidence, and peer connections. These ABA groups are led by a BCBA and eligible for superbills to your insurance.
We can also bill Step-Up FES-UA scholarships directly for this service, making it even more accessible for your family.
Sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 17 through April 2, with a short break the week of February 24.
For full details, check out the image below.
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Call Now
Supporting teens with autism means more than understanding symptoms — it means offering real, compassionate care for the emotional and social challenges they face.
Many teens experience anxiety, depression, or difficulties connecting with peers, but there is hope.
Through thoughtful mental and behavioral care, we help young adults feel calm, confident, and supported. 💙
📞 Call today: (844) 550-7337
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