"Understanding. Kindness. These are the words that Founder and President Susie Globus used to describe the mission of the Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment, which has just officially received its nonprofit status. With so many conflicting narratives about neurodivergence, Little Oaks seeks to be the place to provide support and quiet the noise of these outside perspectives. Little Oaks is a place where children"
"[For] individuals and families who are neurodiverse, oftentimes it can be extremely isolating, and I think that what we're working to build is something that truly doesn't existlike a sanctuary to explore what works, to connect with resources and find what brings ease and joy to the daily experience of life for these individuals. Globus is no stranger to that isolation. She was inspired to create the Little Oaks community because of her two beautiful boys, Jamie and Henry."
"Globus learned that she was pregnant with her oldest son just before the COVID-19 lockdown began. After she gave birth to her son, she immediately noticed that he was constantly moving. When she addressed this with her son's pediatrician, it was dismissed as possible ADHD. But I had so much time with him in the house, just me and him because of the lockdown, said Globus."
Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment recently received nonprofit status with a mission framed by Inclusion. Understanding. Kindness. The organization aims to provide support for neurodiverse children and families and to counter conflicting narratives about neurodivergence. The center seeks to create a sanctuary where families can explore effective strategies, connect with resources, and find ease and joy in daily life. Founder and President Susie Globus was motivated by her sons Jamie and Henry and experiences of isolation and diagnostic dismissals during the COVID-19 lockdown. Fundraising Director Meredith Beck emphasizes filling community gaps and reducing isolation for neurodiverse families.
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