Juvo - Autism and Behavioral Health Services

08/06/2021

We agree! So beautiful!

Beautiful

07/04/2021

Shawn Stockman is supporting other families with his foundation Micah's Voice and a new charitable limited-edition watch fans can purchase

06/22/2021

Down syndrome isn’t stopping a Phoenix Valley DJ from soaring to stardom

https://www.abc15.com/news/state/down-syndrome-isnt-stopping-valley-dj-from-soaring-to-stardom

Michael Papazian is not so much defying the odds but changing the narrative about those born with Down syndrome.

06/21/2021

Juvo has now partnered with The Center for Social Dynamics to provide ABA services in California. If you are seeking information regarding our services in California, please visit www.csdautismservices.com, call 1-877-910-6538 or email referralseds@csd.me

06/14/2021

If you are looking for services in California, remember we have partnered with Center for Social Dynamics. Check us out at https://csdautismservices.com/ for more information or email us at referralseds@csd.me

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) provides life-changing services to children and adults with developmental delays, including autism.

06/03/2021

Juvo has now partnered with The Center for Social Dynamics to provide ABA services in California. If you are seeking information regarding our services in California, please visit www.csdautismservices.com, call 1-877-910-6538 or email referralseds@csd.me

The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) provides life-changing services to children and adults with developmental delays, including autism.

05/17/2021

Yesterday I enjoyed a lovely conversation with a mama of a 20 year old total care daughter. As we chatted, I was quickly reminded that my Luke will be turning 17 this summer & as of yet, we don’t have a long term plan. Sure, I have aspirations & dreams but nothing cemented in stone.

So instead of being a sane individual & prepping for a move, or writing a book I’m under contract for, or launching a current book (or non-profit work or being present for my 8 children), I spent the day obsessively researching how to become a Medicaid provider & start a residential facility.

Of course I did.

I looked at vacant land, at huge pole barn kits that could be sectioned off into living quarters, duplexes, cheap commercial properties that my handy husband could renovate, & then I began to crunch numbers which only resulted in disappointing results. It’s a HEFTY price tag to have your loved one cared for 24/7 (try $20,000+ a month for ONE caregiver).

My point is this. As many of you prepare to launch your high school graduates off; full of anticipation & hope over a world of possibilities (& I’m doing this as well with my two oldest), there are those of us freaking out about the future of our unique kiddos.

In fact, I believe most of my grief with Luke has nothing to do with his diagnosis but much more to do with the uncertainty of his future & ours. If someone would say to me, “ At 22 years old he will move into this amazing residential facility where he will be well loved & cared for.” That would work! But no one says this to parents like me. We don’t hold our breath for admittance to college at 18 years old. We don’t hold our breath for admittance to anything!

No, we hold our breath that there will be an opening somewhere that provides peace to our souls before our child turns 40 or before we die. Whatever comes first.

We live for years in fear over what the future holds for us & for our children & me being me, I’m sick of the fear & in true Jessica fashion decided to take the bull by the horns & try to control the situation (which may or may not work – we shall see).

It is what it is.

But please, remember us.

In the middle of the big hoopla’s & parties & ceremonies to celebrate the typical ones, remember those of us who aren’t in a major celebratory mood or have much whoop de do going on because there aren’t any options for our grown kiddos.

And you know what, then do something for families like ours. As we show up to celebrate your kids, advocate for our children. Vote for change. Donate to the organizations making a difference in your community. Our societies are only as healthy as our caregivers and that includes caregivers of the typical & caregivers of those like Luke.

Just keep livin.

05/11/2021

This LifeTown in New Jersey looks amazing at building both social and living skills for individuals with Autism. Definitely check it out!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliabrodsky/2021/05/05/how-lifetown-a-simulated-city-in-new-jersey-is-helping-children-with-autism/?sh=2685fb4f2216

LifeTown is a nonprofit, nonsectarian 53,000-square-foot simulated indoor city for children and adults with special needs in Livingston, New Jersey.

04/27/2021

Peer rejection can have a lasting impact.

Children with ADHD and ASD are often rejected by their peers and can suffer poor self-esteem and a lack of self-worth because of this.

04/05/2021

A new child is introduced this month on the animated TV show “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” who is a little different. The episode is one of several ways PBS Kids is celebrating Autism Awareness Month.

NEW YORK (AP) — A new child is introduced this month on the animated TV show “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” who is a little different. He's sensitive to loud noises and he likes doing...

03/24/2021

03/21/2021

Celebrating world Behavior Analysis Day! March 20, 2021!

03/17/2021

Join us for a Facebook Live event with Juvo's Regional Director Amy Salazar (BCBA) and Advocate Crystal Sanford.
Helping preschoolers to learn at home during a pandemic can be quite the challenge. But, there is help and hope! Bring your questions special families and leave empowered. Or, check out the replay after the show. See Less

https://fb.me/e/1YhQOwTRb

03/10/2021

Check out the great work of SPARK!

03/08/2021

An interesting article from on receiving a diagnosis early and during a pandemic!

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/01/well/family/diagnosing-autism-in-the-pandemic.html

Autism spectrum disorder is often suspected when young children stand out as being different from their peers. That can be much harder in this isolated time.

03/01/2021