Cygan Psychological Services, LLC

08/23/2026

04/20/2026

Every child with autism is different, and that’s okay.

Some kids need a little support.
Some need more.
Some need a lot.

The 3 levels of autism simply help us understand how much support a child may need, not who they are or what they can become. As a parent, you’re learning, adjusting, and showing up every single day. That matters more than anything.

You don’t have to figure it out alone; we’re here for you.

Get the support your family deserves 👉 www.apex-social.com

04/20/2026

Figuring out Social Security benefits can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to tackle it on your own. 💙

Join us for our upcoming webinar, "The Basics of Applying for Social Security Benefits" to walk through what you need to know, from who qualifies to what to expect during the application process. We’ll also cover important milestones, like what happens with Medicaid as your child approaches adulthood.

🗓 April 15, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Get informed, feel prepared, and take the next step with confidence. ✨
Save your spot: https://tinyurl.com/ywaksuy9

04/20/2026

Spectrum Family Camp! Enjoy a weekend get-away for your family in a beautiful environment with fun family activities such as pool time, archery, canoeing and paddle boats, arts and crafts, biking, hiking, climbing wall, and nightly family entertainment. (using social distancing and following health and safety guidelines). Each family will share a cabin with only one other family, each with own private space and bath. Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided in cafeteria. There will be many fun family challenges and activities as well as our evening family movie times.
Camp Twin Lakes - Camp Will-a-Way, Ft. Yargo State Park, Winder, GA. Sept.4-7. Deadline to register is August 1. Register at
Spectrumautism.org

04/20/2026

🎉 The 8th Annual Rockin’ Resource Fair is this weekend! 🎉

Don’t miss out on a fun-filled, FREE community event for families of all abilities!

✨ What’s waiting for you:
Bounce houses & sensory play
Arts & crafts & slime-making station
Calming zone for quiet breaks
Live music & drum circles
Delicious food
Reptile & petting zoo
50+ inclusive resource vendors connecting families to local support

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Woodley Park – 6350 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91436

🎟 Reserve your tickets on Eventbrite now – don’t miss out! https://www.eventbrite.com/.../we-rock-the-spectrums...

Bring the whole family and celebrate inclusion, community, and FUN! 💛

04/17/2026

A PERSON WITH AUTISM MIGHT:
• Not respond to the word 'stop'
• Not answer to their name, commands, or questions
• Not show their hands when asked
• Not understand danger or consequence
• Try to walk away, run, or hide from those speaking to them
• Have unusual reactions to lights, sound, touch, etc.
• Appear to be under the influence of drugs/alcohol, but are not

04/17/2026

For my Georgia Katie Beckett families, there is a new online portal that launched today (4-15-26).

This is intended to give families a more direct way to manage their child’s case, including uploading application and renewal documents, checking status updates, and securely messaging your caseworker.

If you submit a new application or renewal, you should receive an email with instructions to set up your account.

I’ll share the link in the comments.

I’m hopeful this will improve communication and visibility into where things stand.

If anyone has started using it, I’d be interested to hear how it’s working so far.

If you need support navigating the Katie Beckett process, including applications or renewals, me and my team are always happy to help.

06/03/2025

True for both Neurodivergent and Neurotypical individuals alike. It is incredibly important to learn how to (appropriately) advocate for yourself.

Thinking about this quite a lot.

I'll be speaking on it at Yellow Ladybugs conference in 5 weeks.

I feel like it's a topic that we don't talk about near enough.

Fawning costs us in self-advocacy skill development. Big time. It's rough getting to adulthood and not knowing how to speak up for yourself. Missing those essential skills puts as at such risk.

I don't want that for our kids.

K?

Em 🌈