Stepping Stone Clinic

11/21/2025

Big news from Stepping Stone Clinic — Occupational Therapy is back! And we’re thrilled to introduce our new OT, Dr. Courtney Mangan.

Courtney brings years of experience supporting kids, teens, and families through sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor skills, daily living skills, and executive functioning. She combines clinical expertise with a creative, patient-centered approach that helps every child feel seen, supported, and capable. As a new mom, Courtney also loves partnering with parents and has a special passion for working with babies and toddlers, helping families build nurturing routines and confidence during those early years.

Her passion for neurodivergent learners, her background in pediatric rehabilitation, and her genuine care for families make her such an exciting addition to our team. 🧡

We can’t wait for you to meet her and experience the meaningful, strengths-based work she brings to Stepping Stone Clinic. How cool is that!?

OT services are officially reopening — reach out to learn more or join the waitlist! ✨

10/15/2025

10/01/2025

Did you know your gut and brain are in constant conversation?

When things feel “off”, whether it's chronic tummy trouble, low appetite from ADHD meds, or stress around mealtimes, it’s not just in your head, it’s in your gut, too.

At Stepping Stone Clinic, Brenna Thompson, MS, RD, LDN uses a functional nutrition approach to support nervous system regulation, digestive healing, and eating patterns that feel safe and sustainable.

Tools she integrates:
• FODMAP for IBS + gut repair
• Intuitive Eating for building trust with food
• Functional Nutrition Coaching to address the root of eating struggles

◦For neurodivergent clients of all ages
◦Always shame-free and individualized
◦Currently accepting new clients!

Learn more here: https://www.steppingstoneclinicmn.com/functional-nutrition/

09/21/2025

If you or your child take stimulant meds for ADHD, you might know the pattern all too well:

No appetite all day → hyperfocus & forget to eat → sun goes down and suddenly… ravenous

This is called stimulant rebound eating, and it’s more common than you think.

At Stepping Stone Clinic, our integrative dietitian Brenna Thompson, MS, RD, LDN helps neurodivergent clients of all ages rebalance hunger cues and create eating plans that work with their bodies, not against them, because food shouldn’t feel like another source of stress.

She helps with:
• Managing medication-related appetite changes
• Creating realistic mealtime routines
• Reducing nighttime overeating cycles
• Building a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food

Check out our website to learn more: https://www.steppingstoneclinicmn.com/functional-nutrition/

09/11/2025

Start the School Year Strong with Nutrition Counseling!

Your child’s nutrition helps them:
• Sleep better (so mornings aren’t a struggle)
• Stay focused in class (so learning feels less frustrating)
• Balance energy (so after-school meltdowns aren’t the norm)
• Boost immunity (so sick days don’t pile up)
• Support mood (so challenges feel easier to handle)

At Stepping Stone Clinic, our nutrition services go beyond “eat more veggies.” We create realistic, personalized plans based on your child’s actual needs, sometimes including lab testing to uncover hidden deficiencies.

This fall, give your child the foundation to thrive.

Schedule a 60-min intake with our dietitian, Brenna Thompson, MS, RD, LDN, and set your family up for a healthier school year.

Learn more on our website: https://www.steppingstoneclinicmn.com/functional-nutrition/

09/05/2025

🌿 Meet Brenna Thompson, MS, RD, LDN – our integrative dietitian at Stepping Stone Clinic! 🌿

With over 10 years of experience, Brenna specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals and families with real-life, whole-person nutrition strategies that actually work.

Whether you're parenting a sensory-sensitive kiddo, struggling with picky eating as a teen, or trying to manage gut issues or stimulant rebound hunger as an adult, Brenna is here for you.

• ADHD, Autism, ARFID
• Gut-brain connection + IBS
• Food aversions + sensory challenges
• Nighttime eating related to meds
• Intuitive eating support

Brenna’s approach is warm, personalized, and deeply informed by both science and lived experience.

Learn more here: https://www.steppingstoneclinicmn.com/functional-nutrition/

07/11/2025

We're currently looking for a creative, compassionate, neuroaffirming OT to join our Minneapolis-based team. You'll work alongside psychologists, dietitians, and executive function coaches in a collaborative, integrative model designed to make a difference for our clients and our team.

- You’ll work with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults
- You’ll use evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, sensory-informed tools
- You’ll be part of a deeply supportive, cross-disciplinary care team
- You’ll have a flexible, sustainable schedule that values your life outside of work

If you're a licensed OTR/L in Minnesota with a passion for supporting neurodivergent folks and a heart for collaborative care, let’s talk.

Learn more and apply at
Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e666ac1e2082caa2&from=shareddesktop_copy
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4259913232/

07/11/2025

Check out what our amazing community partner LifeFx and the nonprofit LifeFx Project are up to!

🐾 Join us for Paws for a Cause!

We’re teaming up with Unleashed Hounds and Hops for a family-friendly evening of dogs, drinks, and community.

- Monday, August 18 | 5–7 PM
- Unleashed Hounds and Hops – Minneapolis
- All proceeds go toward supporting neurodivergent individuals in the Twin Cities.

RSVP or donate by scanning the QR code or clicking this link : https://www.lifefxmn.com/paws-for-a-cause/

06/05/2025

Looking for something fun and meaningful for your child or teen?
Join LifeFx for hands-on summer Xcursions where real-world adventures meet executive function coaching! Think escape rooms, board game cafés, cooking, and crafts, all designed to build confidence, social skills, and everyday life tools.
• For students entering Grades 6–12
• Small group coaching with supportive peers
• Sign up for one, or all three, Xcursions!
Spots are limited! Learn more + register here: https://www.lifefxmn.com/xcursions-by-lifefx/

05/31/2025

🌿 We’re planning something new—and we need your voice! 🌿

At LifeFx and Stepping Stone Clinic, we’re dreaming up a new kind of retreat experience: multi-day, in-person gatherings designed to foster connection, resilience, and real-life tools for our community. We’re exploring two retreat ideas—and we’d love your input:

💚 Care for the Caregivers
A restorative retreat for parents, healthcare workers, and others who spend their lives caring for others. Think stress relief, self-care strategies, burnout prevention, and meaningful connection with people who get it.

🌀 Creating Community for Neurodivergent Young Adults
Designed for ages 18–26, this retreat is a launchpad for independence—time management, budgeting, relationships, stress tools—and most importantly, connection and belonging.

📣 We’re inviting YOU to weigh in. What matters most to you? What would make this meaningful?

🎁 Complete a 3–4 min survey and you’ll be entered to win a $100 Whole Foods gift card!

Your input helps us shape something real, healing, and truly needed. Please share with others who might benefit—we’re building something together. ❤️

👉 Take the Survey Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqgmAkyQe8Szf9Lm0IzTNXxaPjiw9avSGN-h6QI1Su9YbylA/viewform

02/19/2025

This summer, let your child create, explore, and discover in a camp designed for neurodiverse thinkers!

Campers will:
• Work together to make a short film – taking on roles like director, actor, and cinematographer!
• Meet special guests like llamas and rabbits while practicing focus, patience, and response inhibition.
• Get creative with hands-on art, crafts, and fun team challenges.
• Go on outdoor adventures that strengthen confidence and independence.

📢 Spots are limited—sign up today at www.lifefxmn.com/summer-camp-2

Dates: July 14–18, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
For Students Entering Grades 3–4 & 5–6
Small Groups: Limited to 10 campers per group

12/06/2024

At LifeFx - a partner company to Stepping Stone Clinic - we believe neurodiversity is your child’s superpower!

🧠 Executive function skills are the mental processes that help us plan, focus, remember instructions, and tackle tasks like homework and projects with confidence.
Our compassionate team of Executive Function Coaches specializes in helping neurodiverse students strengthen these critical skills, empowering them to thrive academically and beyond.
As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to set your child up for success in school and life.

🌟 Start Today with LifeFx 🌟

Visit LifeFxMN.com to learn more and get started.
(or simply Google "LifeFx MN")