Pediatric Mindworks Center at HRA

12/03/2025

Today, December 3rd, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Pediatric Mindworks Center is proud to join the global community in promoting understanding, supporting inclusion, and celebrating the incredible diversity and talents of individuals with disabilities.

​Every child, regardless of ability, deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Pediatric Mindworks Center, our mission is to provide personalized, thoughtful assessments that focuses on strengths and fosters a world where every child feels truly included and valued.

​This year's theme for IDPD reminds us to focus on Innovation and transformative solutions for inclusive development. Let's commit to working together to break down barriers, champion accessibility, and create a truly inclusive environment in our schools, communities, and homes.

12/02/2025

This is great news!

🚨 HUGE NEWS: The SUPPORT Act has been signed into law by the President, officially authorizing the FASD Respect Act. This is the culmination of countless hours of work by the FASD community, and we are grateful for the work of our sponsors, Senators Murkowski and Klobuchar and House Champions Representatives McCollum and Bacon over the years. Now, we turn our focus to ensuring FASD Respect Act programs are fully funded and able to make it into your communities.

The FASD Respect Act goes beyond just securing funding for FASD programs. Now that the FASD Respect Act has become law, the federal government is tasked to address FASD through a realigned perspective that supports individuals and families and respects their lived experience. Official passage also allows this community to fight for greater funding for the programs and services that will make a real difference in your lives.

This significant step forward was made possible by the generous donation of time, energy, and charitable giving from the entire FASD community. Self-advocates, parents and caregivers, and professionals across the country donated their time by writing to and meeting with Members of Congress, ensuring they are FASD-informed. Longtime champions like Susan Shepard Carlson spent countless hours drafting legislation and sharing their expertise with advocates. National coordination from FASD United has helped this grassroots movement be sustainable and effective, and this work is fully funded by generous donations from people like you.

We hope you will consider giving to FASD United to allow us to continue this work as we fight for increased funding for FASD Respect Act programs. Support us here: https://fasdunited.org/season-of-giving/

Image Description: The image shows a group of adults standing together in front of the U.S. Capitol on a bright, clear day. They are all wearing matching black shirts with FASD awareness messages and red shoes. The text on the image announces that the SUPPORT Act has been signed into law, authorizing the FASD Respect Act. A small logo for FASD United appears in the upper right corner, and a link to donate is displayed at the top.

11/21/2025

Just a reminder.

We are appalled to find that the CDC’s “Autism and Vaccines” webpage has been changed and distorted, replacing science and evidence-based information with anti-vaccine rhetoric and outright lies. The new claim that “vaccines do not cause autism is not an evidence-based statement” shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the term “evidence.” The science is clear: vaccines do not cause autism. Read our full statement: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/cdc-webpage/

11/20/2025

📣Important change of location!📣

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Plushie Night has been relocated to the Cascade Library Branch tonight due to a water main break. A huge thank you to KDL!!!

Come find us in the history room or ask a librarian for guidance. The event is free, but cash donations or payment through Venmo at -Stark help cover the cost of materials.

Gentle reminder, stuffed animals are not provided. This event is for making crafts & accessories for a plushie! Kids are encouraged to bring their own plushie along!

11/11/2025

Our food drive continues!

11/08/2025

📣Meet Dr. Hannah Brown, PsyD!📣

Dr. Brown is a licensed clinical psychologist who recently joined HRA Psychological Services with immediate assessment and therapy openings for older teens and adults (16+)! Her clinical expertise includes psychological assessment and therapy for a range of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions with adolescents and adults. Dr. Brown specializes in general psychological assessment, including ADHD and autism assessment, utilizing flexible assessment batteries. A primary goal of the assessment process is to provide diagnostic clarity for treatment planning and greater self-understanding. In therapy, Dr. Brown's primary area of expertise includes treating anxiety and depressive disorders, in addition to other emotional or behavioral needs. Dr. Brown utilizes a flexible treatment approach to meet each client's unique needs in the present moment. While the initial focus of sessions is establishing a therapeutic relationship, she utilizes varies techniques from cognitive-behavioral and client-centered therapy approaches.

If you are in need of any psychological testing or think that Dr. Brown might be a good counseling match for you, reach out to us using the contact information below!

Areas of Practice:
➡️Psychological Assessment
➡️Clinical Diagnostic Evaluation
➡️ADHD Evaluation
➡️Autism Evaluation
➡️Learning Disability Evaluation
➡️Clinical Diagnostic Evaluation
➡️Neuropsychological Evaluation
➡️Adolescent Counseling
➡️Adult Counseling

📍 Location: HRA Psychological Services - Grand Rapids
📞 Phone: (616) 616-458-0692
📧 Email: helpdesk@hrapsychservices.com
🌐 Website: hrapsychservices.com

11/07/2025

This is what community looks like! 😁

11/02/2025

📣HRA Psychological Services Food Drive📣

In an effort to find tangible ways to support families in our Grand Rapids community, HRA Psychological Services will be taking food donations! You can drop items off at our office and we will take all donations to a local food bank each week.

No one deserves to wonder where their next meal will come from. Please consider non-perishable donations such as:

➡️Canned goods (soups, fruits, vegetables, etc)
➡️Boxed or canned dinners
➡️Rice/grains
➡️Pasta
➡️Peanut butter
➡️Cereal
➡️Baby formula

Office will be open for donation drop offs:
Monday - Friday | 9am - 5pm

Address:
2851 Charlevoix Dr, Ste. 323
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616)459-0692

This week, we will be donating to Feeding America West Michigan!

10/31/2025

Why do ghosts ride in elevators?
​To lift their spirits!

👻 Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/28/2025

We love Halloween, but we love inclusive Halloween most! Thanks, Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC for these tips.

10/19/2025

Calling all parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children! 👋

​Join us this Thursday for our second annual Neuro-Affirming Resources Night!

​It's a casual, supportive space where we can:

​📚 Share your secrets: What are your favorite, most helpful neuro-affirming resources? Bring them to share!

​💡 Discover new gems: Walk away with a few new tools, books, and supports.

​🤝 Connect & Recharge: Meet other parents and caregivers in the community. Building your village makes all the difference!

​Let's exchange wisdom and strengthen our community together. We can't wait to see you there! 🤩