Psychological Services Wever

06/04/2026

THESE FOUR LETTERS ARE EASY TO MIX UP FOR SOME STUDENTS BECAUSE THEY ALL CONSIST OF A LINE AND A CIRCLE

At a quick glance a student may say "big" when the word is actually "dig". Some students learn compensating tactics to know which letter is which because merely looking at the letter they don't know. This can be very difficult for some students not only in reading but in writing as well.

13/03/2026

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Alex LaMorie was a 25 year old autistic advocate who was fatally shot by law enforcement after he called 911 for his own wellness check on March 1st 2026.

This should not have happened.

He was living in a facility specifically set up to support autistic people.

He called 911 to get help and informed them that he was considering self harm.

*Self* harm.

He also shared that he was being extorted (an absolutely awful and heartbreaking part of this story), so the dispatcher had the context of his mental state.

Two of the officers who responded were trained in crisis intervention, specifically for handling situations like this one.

Alex did everything right.

He moved to a facility set up to support him as an autistic person.

He reached out for help when he needed it.

He provided relevant context for his situation.

And he was still shot on scene.

What else could he have done?

I ask because this is the question we need to be asking if we want to fix the system that is currently failing autistic people... and costing the lives of so many of us.

Victor Perez was another autistic life lost under painfully similar circumstances. He was just 17 when he was shot and killed by police last April.

Both Alex and Victor were holding knives (not guns) and did not respond to verbal instructions.

Both were autistic. Autism frequently co-occurs with auditory processing delays. Many autistic people therefore have delayed responses to verbal instructions.

These deaths should NOT have happened.

Whatever we are doing is not enough.

We need to do more.

And, now.

I know this post is not enough. But I do believe that change begins with awareness. And I'm hoping this post can help bring awareness to this devastating issue.

Alex... thank you for your work and for bringing light to a world that really needed it.

Your presence is already missed. 💔💔

23/02/2026

It takes a village to raise a child. But are we willing to be villagers?

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

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Your heart health and mental health are connected. Stress, anxiety, and depression impact cardiovascular risk. Know your numbers. Move your body. Manage stress and seek support.

21/02/2026

In March, 131 Aruba will start a new group of Best Dad Ever; a project focused on fatherhood, connection, and growth.

Are you interested? Contact us to participate!
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20/02/2026

SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY

In our ‘What is…?’ Series, we’re breaking down big concepts that shape a young person’s world — starting with this one.

Stimming, repetitive actions which serve to regulate a child, is often misunderstood, yet it’s one of the most important ways many children attempt to calm, communicate, and feel safe in their bodies. When adults truly get it, we respond with compassion instead of correction.

Today’s visual offers a clear, child-centred explanation you can share with families, colleagues, and classrooms.

If you’d like a deeper, easy-to-print version, check the footnote of the visual — you can download a free bite-size information sheet to use at home or school.

Save this one for later and share with anyone who supports neurodivergent young people.

18/02/2026

"Definitie mentale gezondheid

De verschillende perspectieven (doelgroep, onderzoek, beleid en praktijk) geven aan dat mentale gezondheid wordt gekenmerkt door de wijze waarop een individu zich verhoudt tot zichzelf (persoonlijke component), de wijze waarop een individu zich tot anderen verhoudt (sociale component), en de wijze waarop een individu handelt, zich gedraagt of opstelt in het dagelijks leven (functionele component). De wijze waarop naar mentale gezondheid wordt gekeken en hoe hieraan persoonlijk en in de maatschappij betekenis wordt gegeven is de vierde component (perceptieve component).

Iedere component van mentale gezondheid bestaat uit meerdere bouwstenen. Bij de persoonlijke component van mentale gezondheid wordt onderscheid gemaakt in mentale vaardigheden, een positief zelfbeeld, tevredenheid, je goed voelen, persoonlijke ontwikkeling, doelbewust leven, in balans zijn, en een positieve levenshouding. Bij de sociale component van mentale gezondheid wordt onderscheid gemaakt in erbij horen en meedoen, sociaal functioneren, en empathie. Bij de functionele component van mentale gezondheid wordt onderscheid gemaakt in persoonlijke grenzen stellen, persoonlijke hulpbronnen, dagelijks functioneren, en actieve houding. Ten slotte wordt bij de perceptieve component onderscheid gemaakt in het denkbeeld over mentale gezondheid, de eigenschappen van het concept, en de afwezigheid van psychische klachten."

Het is moeilijk om tot een eenduidig beeld van mentale gezondheid te komen. Daarom is er gewerkt aan het verkrijgen van een consensus.

16/02/2026

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be hugely debilitating.

But with the right support and treatment, you can either fully recover or put steps in place to manage the symptoms.

You can find out everything you need to know about PTSD on our website 👉 rethink.org/ptsd

14/02/2026

Happy Vals Day 💘



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