Profectum

01/08/2026

Profectum invites you to deepen the DIR® lens and explore how care, connection, and relationships help families thrive!

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01/04/2026

We’re thrilled to start the year by celebrating a big milestone—5,000 downloads of our podcast! Thank you to our incredible listeners for being part of this growing community, for learning alongside us, and for sharing our conversations far and wide.

Here’s to continued connection, curiosity, and growth in the year ahead!

Listen Here: https://profectum.podbean.com/e/episode-11-stress-and-resilience-with-traci-swink-md/

12/30/2025

In this episode of Tuning In to Development, host Kassie Allison and guest Traci Swink, MD delve into the intricate dynamics of stress, resilience, and nervous system regulation within families, particularly during challenging times.

Listen Here: https://www.profectum.org/podcast

12/23/2025

We’re excited to share what’s coming in Episode 11 — don’t miss it!

12/05/2025

"Tuning In to Development," host Kassie Allison explores how families and clinicians can navigate the unique challenges the holiday season brings for neurodivergent children.

Listen here: https://www.profectum.org/podcast

12/03/2025

FREE LECTURE

Join us Thursday, January 15 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern for our next Visionary Lecture with Dr. Patrick Dwyer titled “What Do Neurodiversity and Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice Mean?”

Register Here: https://www.profectum.org/course/visionary-lecture-series-jan2026

12/01/2025

In the past year, Profectum has offered thousands of practitioners, parents, and caregivers free access to high-quality learning and support through The Visionary Lecture Series, “Tuning In To Development” -- the Profectum Podcast, and The Parent Toolbox.

These free programs are part of Profectum’s commitment to making relationship-based developmental support accessible to everyone—regardless of geography, background, or financial means.

Your gift makes this possible.

Every dollar raised before December 31 helps Profectum continue creating new content, expanding access to the DIR® model, and supporting the next generation of clinicians and families around the world.

Please consider making a tax-deductible year-end contribution of any amount that feels meaningful to you.

https://profectum.fillout.com/donation

Keep DIR® Growing -- Your gift helps Profectum expand access to relationship-based learning for all.

11/28/2025

Episode 10 has launched!

In this episode, Kassie explores how families and clinicians can navigate the unique challenges the holiday season brings for neurodivergent children. Drawing on perspectives from both parents and professionals, Kassie discusses the increased stress, sensory demands, and shifting routines that can make this time of year especially overwhelming.

Listen here: https://www.profectum.org/podcast

11/24/2025

Kassie gives us a sneak peek into what’s coming in Episode 10 —don’t miss it!

Catch up on all previous episodes here:
https://www.profectum.org/podcast

11/20/2025

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) has released a significant new policy statement, "Expanding Access to Care for the Autism Community,” poised to clarify and expand the landscape of autism treatment.

Read More: https://bit.ly/4a9eI2e

11/17/2025

Tune in to Episode 9 of Tuning In To Development where host Kassie Allison talks with Dr. Josh Feder, a child and family psychiatrist and Profectum Faculty member, about the complex topic of medication use in autism and neurodiversity.

https://www.profectum.org/podcast

11/12/2025

Congratulations Sima!

⏰ Time is running out! Join us tomorrow, Nov 12, 2025, 6:30–8:30 PM (ET) for the Hedi Levenback Evening with an Innovator, honoring Dr. Sima Ge**er — a leader in early childhood communication and development.

📍 Ackerman Institute, NYC & via Online Zoom
🎟️ Register now for more details https://bit.ly/4hhn9dA