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The most fascinating discovery in my view is the concept that family-focused therapy is making an improvement on the environment actually changes the brain. We learned there are aspects of the brains of children of parents with bipolar disorder that are very resilient and can compensate in many ways.

Dr. Manpreet Singh
Stanford University School of Medicine

Today, with 38 million Americans (1 in 10) living with a severe disability, according to Social Security Administration data, the need for public assistance and special needs planning has increased exponentially.

“If at first you don’t qualify, appeal and appeal again”

Ellen Cookman
Attorney

Suffering doesn’t have to debilitate us. We can find ways to endure through that suffering. The root of what I do is to support families as they navigate their loved ones with I/DD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). What people look for is unconditional, positive responses from others to help get through.

Sharon Cyrus-Savary
Clinical Director, CA START – East Bay

Everyone is clued into knowing drugs are dangerous, but not to signs and symptoms of mental illness. My son did not get in trouble, he got sick. He overcame all three stereotypes. He recovered, married, has three children, and has a successful career as a handyman.

Marjorie Baldwin
Professor, Author of Beyond Schizophrenia