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Music for Autism Community Concert Series Returns at The Help Group

Music for Autism Community Concert Series Returns at The Help Group On March 17, The Help Group was pleased to … Continued

QUESTION: What does it mean to be “neurodivergent-affirming”?

QUESTION: What does it mean to be “neurodivergent-affirming”? Before delving into the broader question of what it means to be … Continued

Meet Rodney

Introducing Rodney, a student who attends one of The Help Group's nine schools and has overcome reading challenges to become … Continued

Meet Alex

Introducing Alex, a student who attends one of The Help Group's nine schools and has overcome attendance challenges. These days, … Continued

Meet Zach

Meet Zach, a STEM3 Academy alumnus who is on his way to USC Law School. In this video, Zach reflects … Continued

Exploring Appreciative Inquiry to Strengthen Parent-Teen Relationships

Dive into the transformative world of Appreciative Inquiry with Shayne Horan, Ed.D., Vice President of Schools at The Help Group. … Continued

2023 Impact Report

Strengths-based Learning: Helping all Children Realize and Achieve Their Limitless Potential

Strengths-based Learning: Helping all Children Realize and Achieve Their Limitless Potential (Part Three of a Three-Part Series) Last month, we … Continued

Strengths-based Learning: Helping all Children Realize and Achieve Their Limitless Potential

Strengths-based Learning: Helping all Children Realize and Achieve Their Limitless Potential Strength and Progress (Part Two of a Three-Part Series) … Continued

2023 Employees of the Year

Congratulations to our incredible 2023 Employees of the Year! We are so thankful for your dedication, compassion, and hard work.

Strengths-based Learning: Helping all Children Realize and Achieve Their Limitless Potential

Strengths-based Learning: Helping all Children Realize and Achieve Their Limitless Potential Introducing the SPOT Method (Part One of a Three … Continued

Maintaining Mid-Year Motivation: Helping Neurodivergent Students Stay on Track

Maintaining Mid-Year Motivation: Helping Neurodivergent Students Stay on Track January may be the start of a new calendar year, but … Continued

STEM Robotics Students Win Regional Competition

The STEM³ Academy robotics team proudly won 1st and 2nd place in the first two challenge matches of the regional … Continued

What To Do When The Sticker Chart Doesn’t Work

What To Do When The Sticker Chart Doesn’t Work: Understanding brain function to manage oppositional behaviors and explosive anger. The … Continued

Strategies to Identify & Address Bullying of Neurodiverse Students

#neurodiversity #bullying #antibullying This webcast discusses strategies for identifying and addressing bullying directed at neurodiverse children. • What bullying is … Continued

Building Bonds: Neurodiverse Girls and Their Path to Friendship

Building Bonds: Neurodiverse Girls and Their Path to Friendship An interesting discovery in the area of autism reveals a significant … Continued

Unlocking Opportunities for Neurodiverse Young Adults

This webcast discusses the frequent question asked by parents of teens and young adults with special needs - “What happens … Continued

Why The First Day Matters 

Why The First Day Matters It’s the first day of school.  Is your child ready to go at 7:30 am, … Continued

Introducing “Breaking Barriers”: Celebrating Triumphs of the Neurodiverse Community

Introducing “Breaking Barriers”: Celebrating Triumphs of the Neurodiverse Community In episode one of the new “Breaking Barriers” video series, Zach … Continued

The Benefits of After School Enrichment Programs

The Benefits of After School Enrichment Programs When Kelani was six, she watched her grandmother sew quilts on an old-fashioned … Continued

The Help Group Graduation 2023

The Help Group Graduation 2023 Graduation marks a huge milestone in the lives of high schoolers— the end of one … Continued

The Help Group’s 2023 Resource Fair Recap

The Help Group’s 2023 Resource Fair Recap On April 30, 2023, The Help Group celebrated its 10th Annual Resource Fair in association with L.A. … Continued

PTSD Screening Day

PTSD Screening Day June 27th marks a significant day: PTSD Screening Day. This day serves as a reminder of the … Continued

Navigating Your Child’s Coming Out Journey Together

All parents desire the best for their children, but many are caught off-guard when their child comes out as LGBTQ+. … Continued

Let’s Flip the Script: What if ADHD is a Strength, Not a Weakness?

Practical Tips and Tools for Teens and Adults with ADHD to Improve Your Outlook and Life ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity … Continued

Ten Hidden Strengths of ADHD

Ten Hidden Strengths of ADHD According to scientific literature from 2022, 50 to 70% of people with autism spectrum disorder … Continued

Traditional vs. Specialized Camps: Which is Better for Kids with Autism?

Attending summer camps has long been a part of the quintessential childhood experience. While all kids stand to benefit from … Continued

Dr. Laurie Stephens Examines the Intersection Between Autism & LGBTQIA

What is the intersectionality between LGBTQIA+ and autistic identities? In a recent episode of the Child Nexus podcast, “Diverse Thinking … Continued

Helping Young Adults With Autism To Successfully Launch!

Helping Young Adults With Autism To Successfully Launch! April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to increase understanding and acceptance … Continued

Why Choose a Specialized Camp for Your Child with Autism?

Why Choose a Specialized Camp for Your Child with Autism? Summer camp: a place to have fun, enjoy recreation, … Continued

My Child Was Diagnosed with Autism. NOW WHAT?

Your child has just been given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). For some, the news comes as a … Continued

ALA on KCAL News!

ALA on KCAL News! CBS News LA visited The Help Group’s Sherman Oaks campus as part of Mental Health Monday. … Continued

Navigating Romantic Relationships

Navigating Romantic Relationships Romantic relationships are complex and confusing for everybody! But, for some neurodivergent people, romantic relationships are even … Continued

Absent Again: Strategies to Improve School Attendance

Regular school attendance is crucial to the development and education of children. However, despite best intentions, there are often significant … Continued

Supporting the Mental Well-being of Young People During the Holidays

A study by the National Alliance on Mental Health found that 64% of people with mental health issues report that … Continued

COVID Regression or Learning Disability?

COVID Regression or Learning Disability? Hear from our Experts Please join us virtually on October 26th, as our own Dr. … Continued

Learn About The Help Group: A Virtual Tour & Overview Of Our Schools

Back to School! Up Close with The Help Group. The Help Group schools, leaders in the field of nonpublic special … Continued

How to Support Our Youth During the Holidays

How to Support Our Youth During the Holidays By Dr. Lucia Babayants - Registered Psychological Associate at The Help Group … Continued

Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week

Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week Five Topics to Learn About This Transgender Awareness Week It’s Transgender Awareness Week, which runs … Continued

Providing Affirming Therapeutic Support to LGBTQ+ Youth & Young Adults

Providing Affirming Therapeutic Support to LGBTQ+ Youth & Young Adults June is Pride Month, and we discussed the benefits of … Continued