Early preparation for adulthood is key for IDD youth and their caregivers. Between ages 12-14, it’s important to start talking about and exploring future interests, goals, and dreams. This is also a good time to start learning about self awareness and basic self-advocacy.

Mendo LEAP is moving spaces, and I think that while most of us are feeling excited, some of our little people might be feeling different. Change is hard for kids, even good change. Read on for a little story about moving, and some tips for helping your children say goodbye to our Downtown location.

Neurotypical brains? They tend to have a little left-right shimmy going on, especially when it comes to talking (see our last blog!)

But hold onto your hats! Emerging research reveals that folks on the autism spectrum might be rocking some seriously symmetrical brain vibes.

There is a popular belief that people tend to be either “Right-Brained” or “Left-Brained.” You may have heard someone say this in casual conversation or media: “oh, she’s so left-brained” or “I’m not right-brained enough to get that.” But have you ever wondered what it means?