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11/10/2025

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

Yes, Kindergarten should be fun!

11/08/2025

11/07/2025

We’re thrilled about our upcoming speaker, topic, and hybrid format, making it easier than ever to join the training. We would L🧡VE to see you in person before the colder weather approaches.We’ve been intentional in choosing topics that truly resonate with families. Raising a child with complex needs is a continuous journey, and understanding how to nurture healthy sibling relationships can look a little different for every family. 🧡
This session offers valuable insight and guidance that families have been asking for. Whether you’re a provider, educator, caregiver, or family member, we hope you’ll take advantage of this incredible learning opportunity and join us!

When: Monday, November 17, 2025
Where: 30 Harriman Drive, Goshen Ny 10924
OR virtually.
BOTH require registration.

https://www-1553p.bookeo.com/bookeo/b_orangecountymentalhealth_start.html?ctlsrc2=ogiM2yK39ehR77YKkq3SOI7i0o9ERdBEi2wQmBdC8H8%3D&src=03i

Orange County Youth Bureau
Orange County, NY Department of Health
Orange County Government

11/06/2025

Sader Issa, a successful dentist from Syria, shares the inspiring story of his father, Jad Issa, who has Down syndrome. Despite difficulties, Jad worked in a wheat factory for over 25 years and raised Sader with love, providing him a happy upbringing. Sader advocates for Down syndrome inclusion and speaks about his father's strength and compassion, highlighting their bond and its impact on awareness, inclusive parenting, and love.

10/31/2025

Use these games during SEL sessions, morning meetings, or small group interventions. Encourage reflection by asking:
- “What strategy helped you the most?”
- “How did you stay calm when it got hard?”
- “What would you try differently next time?”

10/18/2025

ADHD is deeply misunderstood.
Most people think it’s just “being easily distracted.”
But ADHD is a complex neurological condition—and it comes with strengths most people never talk about.
Here are 8 truths about ADHD everyone should know:
1. It’s not a lack of attention—it’s a dysregulation of it.
People with ADHD can hyperfocus for hours on what they love—and totally ignore everything else. It’s not about laziness, it’s about control.
2. It’s not just a childhood thing.
ADHD often continues into adulthood. The symptoms just shift:
→ Less bouncing off the walls
→ More mental chaos, disorganization, and overwhelm
Many adults live undiagnosed for years.
3. ADHD brains are wired for novelty and stimulation.
Routine can feel unbearable—but these brains thrive in:
→ High-pressure environments
→ Creative problem solving
→ Fast feedback loops
In the right setting, ADHD becomes a superpower.
4. Rejection Sensitivity is real.
ADHD often includes RSD—Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.
Criticism or perceived failure can feel crushing.
It’s emotional pain that gets misdiagnosed as mood disorders.
5. Many ADHDers are natural entrepreneurs.
They’re:
→ Big-picture thinkers
→ Risk-takers
→ Unafraid of uncertainty
They struggle with rigid systems—but thrive when creating their own.
6. Executive function is the real challenge.
ADHD affects the brain’s ability to:
→ Plan
→ Prioritize
→ Start/finish tasks
It’s not about intelligence—it’s about activation.
7. Movement helps focus.
→ Pacing
→ Fidgeting
→ Walking while thinking
These aren’t distractions—they’re coping tools.
Even cardio can boost focus and mood.
8. Structure = freedom.
Yes, really.
→ Lists
→ Calendars
→ Visual reminders
These tools reduce overwhelm and build momentum.
Structure doesn’t box ADHDers in—it frees them.
🧠 ADHD isn’t a flaw.
It’s a different operating system.
Understand it. Support it. Harness it.

10/18/2025

Autism is a reminder that the world can be felt in ways others don't always notice. A unique, profound way of experiencing life.