Circle Time is a weekly staple at Mendo LEAP. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am, we come together for songs, stories, games, and crafts. The tradition started right around the same time that Mendo LEAP opened. We wanted to offer families with young children another Circle Time option in town that didn’t conflict with the existing Circle Time at the Mendocino County Library. The way we see it, the more Circle Time for everyone, the better!

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.