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A neurodivergent employee writes on a notepad in an open office setting
Self-Advocacy, Independent Living & Life Skills

5 Facts About Disability Employment Everyone Should Know (NDEAM 2026)

People spend the vast majority of their time in three places: home, school, and/or work. While work may not always be...
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Two children, one of whom has a developmental disability, pose in front of their parents before a family vacation
Relationships, Wellness, Independent Living & Life Skills

Sensory-Friendly Travel: Planning a Family Vacation Around Your Loved One's Needs

Vacations, in theory, revolve around rest, relaxation, and recreation. The worries of everyday life should be the...
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A mother of a girl with Down syndrome kisses her daughter on the cheek
Representation & Inspiration

October Is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: What Families Need to Know

A lot of exciting things happen each October. The World Series crowns an MLB champion, everyone gets to dress up in...
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A man experiencing depression sits alone at a kitchen table, his head resting on his folded arms
Wellness, Neurodiversity & Disability Education

Autistic Burnout vs. Depression: What’s the Difference?

One day, your son comes home from school and goes straight to his room. He doesn’t pick up the tablet and start playing...
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A man stands in his apartment, holding a mug and staring out the window
Self-Advocacy, Independent Living & Life Skills

A Guide to Housing for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Just a few decades ago, people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDDs) faced a binary choice when it...
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A man sits at a table at his local library and reads a book in Braille
Self-Determination Program (SDP)

Getting Creative with the SDP—Literally

One of the draws of participating in California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) is having permission to use regional...
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A woman with autism is practicing yoga
Wellness

Yoga and Autism: Why They Complement Each Other

You might think of yoga as a wellness ritual, or a low-intensity form of exercise. While it can be both of those...
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A woman in a store is engaging in olfactory stimming by sniffing a candle
Wellness, Neurodiversity & Disability Education

What is Olfactory Stimming? Examples & How to Stim Safely

If you’re at all familiar with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you’ve probably heard the term “stimming.” Though...
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A young child plays with brightly colored green and orange dinosaur toys on a windowsill
Neurodiversity & Disability Education

Why Do Autistic Children Destroy Their Toys?

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autistic children, often have play patterns that seem abnormal to...
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An adult with autism drives by an office complex and checks the view on his right side
Self-Advocacy, Independent Living & Life Skills

Can Autistic People Drive? Tips for Safety & Confidence On the Road

Living in an area without reliable public transportation typically means one thing: you, or someone close to you, needs...
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At NeuroNav, we aim to empower our clients to grow and flourish with solutions that make sense for them. We are here to help you through each step of California’s Self Determination Program and to support you as you pursue your goals.