Dr. Kosmerl Consulting: Trauma-Informed and Neuroaffirming Consulting

This is fascinating from a trauma informed perspective.

We already know, if you are exposed to trauma before the age of 5, the shape and chemical makeup of the brain is FOREVER changed.

Systematic Review: Greater exposure to adverse was associated with abnormalities in spectrum conditions, linking SDOHs to clinical outcomes and supporting equity-oriented approaches.

https://ja.ma/4vWUctx

Interesting research.

It has been widely known there is a gut and mood/behavior connection.

A laxative drug could offer relief in more than one way 👀

New research suggests it could be repurposed to help ease brain fog associated with depression.

Learn more via the link in the comments.

And there we have it.

Intent to move special education and OSERS out of the Department of Education to Health and Human Services (HHS).

Office of Civil Rights (OCR) will go to Department of Justice (DOJ), leaving Department of Education (DOE).

This is terrifying but not unexpected.

The system is already severely broken and discriminatory against students with special education needs and behaviors. It is broken. But defunding and taking the very little accountability left, will only make things harder on our most vulnerable students and their families. (IMO)

Dr. Kosmerl

https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/education-department-moves-special-ed-and-civil-rights-to-other-agencies/2026/06

FYI.

Reading, Pa:

This looks like an amazing program.

I do not have information on it, but will soon!

ClubHouse Living

Now is a great time to bring this back from 2 years ago!

Fantastic investigative reporting about the reading ability of American children and graduates from public schools.

Reading scores decreased over the past 20 years (before AI) came into play!

Binge the podcast everyone’s talking about Listen to Season 1

This is awesome!

Boca Raton, Fl

HabCenter Boca Raton helps adults with disabilities develop job skills and find employment. Now, it has opened a new sensory room.

Here's how the space will support adults in our community: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/boca-raton/sections/education/articles/west-boca-raton-nonprofit-opens-sensory-room-to-help-adults-with-disabilities-relax-and-refocus

SUFS Scholarship Recipients:

If you know you are going to use the scholarship for the 2026-2027 you must unenroll your student from public school by 6/30/26 or you will forfeit the scholarship for the entire school year.

If you were awarded and do not know if you will use UA, or EO, decline by 6/30/26 to maintain possible eligibility.

Currently PEP is closed.

- Dr. Kosmerl

Data on ADHD and medication.

Untreated ADHD (medication and/or behavioral techniques) often lead to consequences in the moment and later in life.

In children and adolescents with , sustained methylphenidate treatment was not associated with increased risk of , and may be protective for those diagnosed in childhood. https://ja.ma/4eb4XTb

As a former lifeguard and swim instructor at 15 years old:

Teach your kids how to swim early on, especially in states, like Florida, where there is water everywhere.

ISR is for babies.

If you are scared of the water and don’t know how to swim, please learn.

Fences, pool alarms, are great. They are not fool proof, but a necessity.

Teach to swim. Learn CPR.