Montpelier Bridge: ‘One Size Fits All’ Does Not Work for All
(Mel Houser, Guest Columnist, 8/21/2024) At least one in five people thinks, learns, or communicates differently than a person with a so-called “typical” brain. Some have been identified with specific diagnoses (i.e., autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD], dyslexia, bipolar disorder, traumatic ...
Vermont Edition: School stories: Why students act out and how to support them
(Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion, 9/10/2024) This week on Vermont Edition focused on behavioral issues in Vermont classrooms. Dr. Mel Houser, Executive Director of All Brains Belong, participated on a panel discussing how schools can better strengthen neuro-inclusion, and how to ...
Medscape: See the Medical World Through Neurodivergent Doctors’ Eyes
(Cassie Shortsleeve, 6/20/2024) Although autism can sometimes be diagnosed as early as 18 months, it's not uncommon to receive a diagnosis well into adulthood. "Like many late-identified autistic adults, I got my autism diagnosis in the context of autistic burnout," ...
VT Digger: ‘A real sense of community’: All Brains Belong hosts virtual New Year’s Eve celebration
(Babette Stolk, 12/27/23) The organization, which provides support to neurodivergent individuals, is hosting the event for people who do not feel comfortable in crowded spaces. As 2023 comes to a close and Covid-19 indicators rise, New Year’s Eve parties may ...
VT Digger: Coalition launches campaign to document harassment and bullying in Vermont schools
(Auditi Guha, 10/5/2023): Hate incidents, racism and other forms of harassment in Vermont’s pre-K-12 school system have prompted a coalition of 13 organizations to launch a website to collect and document those experiences among students. Vermont Narratives of Change is ...
WCAX: New program makes health care more effective for neurodivergent patients
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) 8/21/2023 - A new resource kit to help personalize health care for those with autism and ADHD. “I came into All Brains Belong really kind of thinking my life was over, my energy hit an all-time low,” ...
All Brains Belong Releases Groundbreaking New Resource
Montpelier, VT (8/15/2023) – All Brains Belong, a leading organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals, announces the launch of a unique free resource to help improve the healthcare of autistic and ADHD adults. 95% of All Brains Belong’s autistic and ...
Vermont Edition: Families with autistic kids are shifting the conversation to inclusion and affirmation
Vermont Public: The conversation around autism is changing. This hour, we’ll learn how many parents of autistic children are embracing their neurodivergence. They are seeking inclusion in the classroom and affirmation from doctors. This episode of Vermont Edition was broadcasted ...
WCAX: Challenges autistic individuals face accessing healthcare
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Autistic individuals see the world through a different lens, which can often make tasks like going to the doctor’s office a challenge. Stigmas surrounding autism can often lead providers to dismiss certain illnesses. It can also ...
Restraint & Seclusion in Vermont Schools: Ending the Trauma
All Brains Belong VT is proud to announce a collaboration with Dr. Ross Greene and Lives in the Balance to advocate for the creation of school environments where children with all types of brains can thrive. Specifically, we advocate ...
