03/08/2025
MindBenders is working on new virtual offerings including Parent Coaching. Stay tuned for more.
MindBenders NWA offers a variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities ranging f
NEW PROGRAMMING: MindBenders NWA is excited to introduce Movie Time Social Learning based on the book by Anna Vagin, PhD. The 15-25 week program teachers learners to read context; interpret thoughts, feelings & plans; make predictions about social behavior; interpret emotional cues; and use narrative language to discuss social interactions in a dynamic and recreational format.
03/08/2025
MindBenders is working on new virtual offerings including Parent Coaching. Stay tuned for more.
08/31/2023
I am excited to announce that I have taken in the position of Director of the Rachelle Center for Parents.
I’m excited to team with parents and support fellows in holding school districts accountable to FAPE and LRE.
We’d love for you to join us. Trainings are always free and childcare is provided with 24 hour notice.
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Thank you all!
How Do I Advocate For My Child? | WCC This class is for seasoned and new parents alike. With new diagnosis and a new school year in full swing, we are here to guide you in choosing accommodations and modifications for your child and making sure they are implemented!
Good Wednesday morning everyone!
We’ve had several likes in the past few days based on recommendations for school advocacy. If you have questions or needs, please send a message.
I will be holding a FREE advocacy meeting on Sept 7 from 5:30-7pm in Bentonville. Child care is available with 24 hour registration.
05/22/2023
Happy Monday, Followers. Mindbenders and Connections Training have partnered together and are ecstatic about offering this parenting class this summer.
Summer: Fill up your parenting toolbox
Fall: Smoother mornings and bedtimes for the school year.
Parenting can be downright hard. Looking for resources and new tools? Check out our 8 week class Parenting for Positive Self-Worth starting June 15. RSVP by June 6 to save your seat!
Register here https://forms.gle/CDhqsBAjcDkzQPgd9
05/09/2023
Elizabeth Brown & I presented to the county DHS social workers less than a week ago and the referrals are rolling in.
For the past three hours, I’ve been composing emails to three districts in NWA who aren’t providing FAPE in the LRE, are in multiple violations of the IEP, or are refusing SPED assessment because of a lack of RTI.
The school system has to do better. If your kiddo isn’t receiving the services they’re entitled to or you’re getting the run around from the district on support services for your kiddo, I’d love to confer with you on how we can help.
02/23/2021
ANNOUNCEMENT: Info meeting postponed as we are moving!
02/10/2021
Wondering why Social Thinking© is important and if there is a social-academic connection? Check out this video by founder Michelle Garcia Winner.
The Social Thinking Methodology With the Social Thinking Methodology, you gain evidence-based strategies to help people age 4 through adult improve their social competencies, including: self-regulation, social-emotional learning, executive functioning, perspective taking, and social problem solving. Our teachings help people under...
02/10/2021
Introducing MindBenders NWA! Please feel free to ask your questions. We will be scheduling an informational meeting for parents soon!