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Our Vision
Neurodiversity matters. Every brain is unique and every human has inherent value. We'd like to see a world where this is the norm, it's a standard social foundation.
Our model centers neurodiverse voices by embedding them in our decision-making, training, and accountability structures. From onboarding to ongoing operations, we will prioritize lived experiences and collaborative input, ensuring our approach not only affirms neurodiversity but actively evolves alongside the needs of the communities we serve.
Key Differences from Industry Standard:
1. Integrated Education and Clinical Services
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Industry Standard: Services are typically siloed, requiring families to coordinate between separate entities (e.g., schools, clinics, therapy centers).
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Your Model: Combines education and therapy services under one roof, eliminating friction for families and fostering holistic support tailored to each child.
2. Universal Design and Inclusivity
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Industry Standard: Accessibility is often treated as an add-on or compliance requirement (e.g., basic ADA compliance).
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Your Model: Universal design principles are embedded in every aspect, from physical spaces to service delivery, ensuring inclusivity for all neurotypes without compromising quality or aesthetics.
3. Workforce Excellence and Support
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Industry Standard: High turnover, burnout, and lack of support are common in both education and clinical fields.
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Your Model:
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On-site daycare for staff to support work-life balance.
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Wellness programs, sensory-friendly spaces, and professional development opportunities.
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Career pathways that align with neurodiversity-affirming values.
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4. Insurance-Free Revenue Model
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Industry Standard: Heavy reliance on insurance billing, which limits flexibility and quality of care.
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Your Model: Social impact funding and diversified income streams allow for insurance-free operations, freeing services from restrictive payer guidelines.
5. Client Assent and Trauma-Assumed Practices
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Industry Standard: Traditional therapy models often prioritize compliance-based outcomes over client autonomy.
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Your Model: Prioritizes assent-based care, trauma-assumed practices, and client-centered goals, creating a respectful and empowering environment for neurodivergent individuals.
6. Metrics of Success
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Industry Standard: Success is often measured by financial performance and standardized test scores.
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Your Model: Measures success through:
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Client and family satisfaction.
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Social validity and individual progress metrics.
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Workforce retention and satisfaction.
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Systemic impact, including industry and policy change.
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7. Family-Centered Approach
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Industry Standard: Families are often excluded from the therapeutic and educational process or only involved in a limited capacity.
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Your Model:
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Engages families as active participants in setting goals and understanding progress.
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Offers parent workshops and ongoing communication as part of the service model.
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8. Year-Round, Real-Life Cadence
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Industry Standard: School calendars often follow traditional schedules with long summer breaks and rigid transitions.
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Your Model: Adopts a year-round schedule with even breaks, mimicking real-life routines to reduce transition challenges for kids and families.
9. Revenue Diversification
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Industry Standard: Primary reliance on tuition or insurance reimbursement.
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Your Model: Includes diverse income streams:
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On-site food court, retail, and play zone.
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Professional training programs (e.g., neurodiversity-affirming practices).
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Subscription-based staff kits and educational tools.
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Universally designed products and sensory-friendly materials.
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10. Community Integration
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Industry Standard: Limited opportunities for real-world learning and socialization.
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Your Model:
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Push-in/pull-out supports for inclusive learning environments.
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Real-world life skills training in settings like public transportation and grocery stores.
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On-site inclusive play zones to foster social interaction among all neurotypes.
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11. Systems Change and Industry Influence
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Industry Standard: Focus is typically limited to localized services without broader systemic impact.
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Your Model:
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Develops replicable frameworks for global adoption.
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Invests in policy advocacy and community education to influence industry norms.
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Builds evidence to support systemic change, shifting the focus from profit-driven to impact-driven care.
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12. Social Impact as a Core Driver
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Industry Standard: Decisions are guided by profitability and scalability.
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Your Model: Social impact metrics are the leading indicator for success, with financial sustainability designed to support mission-driven goals rather than overshadow them.
It's worth saying again...
Inclusion means creating environments where all individuals feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued—where everyone is safe and invited to participate in their own way.
Radical Integration
A nonprofit model that:
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Embraces Universal Design principles in service of lived inclusivity
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Social impact and integrated education and quality care are leading metrics
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Bringing rigorous evidence, catered to each individual, across services provided ensuring that all of our products and services are providing the impact intended
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Builds evidence-based frameworks for industry change
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Contributes to collective research, creating a more inclusive society
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Develops replicable systems for global impact
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Integrates progressive preschool and clinical services
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Eliminates insurance constraints through social impact funding
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Creates sustainable income streams for long-term stability
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Creates a supportive ecosystem for workforce excellence through integrated staff support services
Human-Centered Practices
People are at the core of everything we do—our clients, their families, and the professionals who support them. By prioritizing human dignity and well-being, we redefine what it means to deliver education and therapeutic services.
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This means:
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Assent-Based Care: Every service we provide ensures the consent and comfort of the individuals we support, respecting their autonomy.
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Trauma-Assumed Practices: We train staff to understand and mitigate the impact of trauma, ensuring a safe environment for everyone.
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Family Collaboration: Families are active partners, not passive participants, in setting goals and shaping care plans.
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Workforce Empowerment: On-site childcare, sensory-friendly staff spaces, and wellness programs ensure our team thrives while delivering high-quality care.
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Equity in Access: Sliding scale fees and insurance-free funding models ensure that support is available to everyone, regardless of financial constraints.
Universal Design
Universal design isn’t just a principle—it’s our foundation. By designing for the full spectrum of human experience, we create spaces and systems that work for everyone.
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In practice:
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Inclusive Physical Spaces: Every detail, from sensory-friendly classrooms to accessible play zones, is designed to accommodate diverse needs.
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Flexible Programming: Individualized supports (e.g., push-in/pull-out services) are built into group settings, enabling all children to participate meaningfully.
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Integrated Technologies: HIPAA-compliant tools ensure seamless communication and collaboration while protecting client data.
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Accessibility Beyond ADA: We go beyond compliance to proactively identify and remove barriers, ensuring true inclusivity at every level.
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Designed for Neurodiversity: Our model celebrates the differences that make us human, creating environments where everyone belongs.
Real-World Impact
We measure success not just by the lives we touch, but by the systems we change. Our goal is to create a ripple effect that transforms communities and industries.
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This means:
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Life Skills in Action: From riding a bus to navigating a grocery store, our clients learn in real-world settings, building confidence and independence.
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Community Engagement: On-site inclusive play zones and sensory-friendly events bring families and communities together.
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Workforce Transformation: Our training programs equip educators, clinicians, and employers with the skills to create inclusive environments everywhere.
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Policy Influence: By contributing data and expertise, we advocate for systemic change at local, state, and national levels.
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Global Models: Our frameworks are designed to be replicable, creating opportunities for scale and systemic impact worldwide.
Sustainability for All
Sustainability isn’t just about finances—it’s about creating systems that support everyone, from the people we serve to the planet we share.
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With full transparency, this is how we'll ensure this value is sustainably delivered:
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Diverse Revenue Streams: Retail sales, training programs, and subscriptions ensure long-term financial health, reducing dependency on donations.
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Social Impact Funding: Insurance-free operations enable us to focus on quality, not payer constraints, while expanding access to care.
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Workforce Stability: Integrated staff supports (e.g., professional development, wellness programs) reduce turnover and burnout.
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Environmental Responsibility: Our facilities and operations prioritize eco-friendly materials, energy efficiency, and waste reduction.
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Intergenerational Impact: By supporting families and communities today, we’re building a foundation for long-term societal change.
