Collaborative Minds Consulting

01/20/2026

01/19/2026

More schools on Long Island need to be providing more functional and useful professional development for their staff.

01/19/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for childhood apraxia of speech camp (Camp BEE) this summer: HTTPS://CAMP-BEE.COM/CONTACT/ 🐝💛

This is our second year, and I still get emotional thinking about it. What started as a dream has now grown into two locations because of YOU. We are accepting ages 3–9. Our two camp locations this year are:

📍 Michigan – June
📍 New Jersey – July

This camp was built with purpose for communication, confidence, connection, and lifelong friendships. I cannot wait to personally meet each and every family this summer, cheer your kids on, and watch them shine in a space where their voices are honored exactly as they are.

Spots are very limited, and they will fill fast. Sign up today through our website today.

…This summer is going to be special. I can feel it. 💛

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01/18/2026

A new study on Tylenol and pregnancy says using acetaminophen in pregnancy doesn't increase a child's risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, a major new review published finds.

Story below.

01/17/2026

The CDC estimates that 26.7% of people with autism have profound autism — yet their inclusion in research and services continues to decline.

Recognition matters. Language matters. Timing matters.

Ask your legislator to issue a 2026 Profound Autism Day proclamation today.
👉 https://ow.ly/tXFn50XY9pZ

01/16/2026

“Behaviorism assumes the adult knows the why”

Adults Don’t Actually Know the “Why.”

Behaviorism is built on a dangerous assumption:
the adult knows the why or “function” behind a behavior.

Based on often vague or inaccurate interpretations
“attention seeking,”
“escape/avoidance”
the focus quickly becomes changing the behavior.

Interoception is built on a different truth:
the adult doesn’t know the why… and is willing to be curious together.

That not-knowing is vulnerable.
But it’s also where real understanding begins.

One approach centers authority.
The other centers relationship.

Only one creates the belief and validation needed to build regulation, communication, and change that actually lasts.



Image Description: Orange and pink tile that says, “Behaviorism assumes the adult knows the why. Interoception begins by admitting we don’t, and being curious together.”

01/16/2026

01/14/2026

01/13/2026

Recommendations & Resources for Long Island Families

The tabs at the bottom of the document are now in alphabetical order for easier use.
Our recommendation list for families continues to grow. If you have had a positive experience at a doctor's office, restaurant, outing, or educational resource please share so it can be added to the document.
The goal is to provide families with a "go to" list that is helpful in finding the support they are looking for.

01/13/2026

Awareness and acceptance. We have to start somewhere.
Wonderful explanation