This National Disability Awareness Month, we’re delving into the complex intersection of neurodiversity, trauma, and its impact on youth and families. Is neurodiversity a disability? Our short answer is no – but it’s not so straightforward. We invite you to explore this nuanced topic with us and discover how adopting a trauma-informed perspective can deepen our understanding and compassion for others.
In this Q&A, Renea shares her journey to becoming the manager of the Treatment Foster Care program and how her team is supporting and training foster parents working with children who have experienced profound trauma.
Therapists Rebecca Boren and Cassandra Malcolm demonstrate the impact of gender-affirming care in their work and remind us all why this matters.
In this short Q&A, we ask Merle about his unique role of recruiting foster parents, what people get wrong about foster care, and how a love of baseball keeps life interesting.
Learn how a dedicated school counselor, an assistant principal, and a supportive team joined forces with their BIST Consultant to implement the model and foster trust, skill-building, and, ultimately, success for one Hocker Grove Middle School student.
