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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Mainstream or Not to Mainstream?
Mainstream or not to mainstream? That is the question! I've had parents and educators ask me this question a lot. At the end of the day,...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 14, 20231 min read
Early Intervention Services
Do you know about early intervention services? I'm continuing to share my life journey while providing informative information about...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 7, 20231 min read
Interview with Katie Rae & Stephanie Miller about Divergent Adventures
Do you know people who create a company to help neurodiverse people gain opportunities to travel? Photo Credit: Divergent Adventures...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Summer Camp Memories
When I was younger, I attended the Marlboro Township Public School district from 3rd grade to 8th grade. In my first year in the school...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 17, 20231 min read
Extended School Year 2023
Have you considered for your neurodiverse child to attend extended school year (ESY)? Extended School Year (ESY) is for neurodiverse...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Vacation Time!
It's always exciting to know that the school year is over, and it's time for a vacation. Many families with neurodiverse children know...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Friendly 4th of July
4th of July can be tough for neurodiverse people. How can you help neurodiverse individuals enjoy 4th of July? Here are some ways to make...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jun 26, 20234 min read
Paths After High School
Once a neurodivergent individual turns 18 and graduates from high school, services run out. There is so much out there people do not know...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Beyond Graduations
Congratulations, class of 2023! It's a really big accomplishment how far people come in life, although beyond graduation can be tough for...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jun 12, 20231 min read
Interview with Trevor Kelliher, founder and COO of All Friends Network
Trevor Kelliher This guest is one of a kind! On the west coast of Florida in Lakewood Ranch, FL, Trevor Kelliher is a young adult with...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Guardianship
What is guardianship? A guardianship often occurs for a lot of neurodiverse people, which means a parent/adult/guardian has the right to...
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Michelle Vinokurov
May 29, 20231 min read
Interview with Amber White, neurodivergent BCBA
Dreams can become a reality by setting your mind and heart to it. Let me tell you that it truly has for my latest guest: Amber White...
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Michelle Vinokurov
May 22, 20231 min read
Release the Mask!
Did you know a lot of autistic people engage in masking? Masking is hiding or suppressing your true self to try to fit in or meet...
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Michelle Vinokurov
May 16, 20231 min read
Mental Health Matters
May is mental health awareness month! Did you know neurodivergent people are more likely to engage in masking due to avoiding negativity...
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Michelle Vinokurov
May 8, 20232 min read
Functions of Behavior
Did you know behaviors communicate something to people? Behaviors tells people what someone is communicating. It can be for any of the 4...
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Michelle Vinokurov
May 1, 20232 min read
Transitioning into Adulthood
When a neurodiverse child reaches the age of 14, school case managers can begin talking with them about transitioning into adulthood....
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Importance of Consent and Assent
When it comes to any kind of therapy services like ABA, gaining consent and assent from clients & their families is super important....
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Interview with Luisa Rinaudo, speech pathologist
Who knows of a speech pathologist providing their own private practice!? Meet Luisa Rinaudo: Luisa Rinaudo Luisa graduated from Seton...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 3, 20231 min read
The 3 Powerful A's
Its autism month! I think about how much I've grown throughout my life as an autistic. We all know autism is lifelong. It's important to...
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