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Therapeutic services supporting social, emotional, executive development

10/30/2026

We were honored to spend time with the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics team at UVA , sharing frameworks for identifying autistic language patterns across the spectrum.

Language is much more than words, and the way we understand, assess, and support autistic communication matters. Moving beyond traditional, neurotypical expectations of language means recognizing the many ways autistic individuals communicate, connect, process, and make meaning of the world around them.

Our conversation explored frameworks that help us look at language through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, recognize individual communication profiles, and better understand the relationship between language, social communication, and neurodevelopment.

This supports our mission, bridging research and clinical practice, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping professionals move toward approaches that honor all the ways people communicate.

Thank you to the UVA DBP team for the opportunity to share, learn, and collaborate. We are grateful to be part of these conversations, and the ongoing work of building informed, affirming, and responsive systems of care in our community and beyond 🧠 ❤️

10/24/2026

Thanks Tandem Friends School for a fun night with wonderful humans ❤️

07/18/2026

ADHD isn’t a disorder of attention. It’s a difference in the regulation of attention, motivation, energy, and executive functions. That pile of laundry in the background isn’t there because I’m a slob.

Many people with ADHD focus intensely on something that is novel, interesting, creative, or challenging (hello, beading), while simultaneously struggling to initiate, prioritize, or complete tasks that feel routine(why is laundry the worst?).

ADHD affects executive functions that impact tasks across every part of life, and create difficulty Prioritizing what needs attention first, Getting started on tasks, Shifting between activities, Sustaining effort over time, Following through to completion, and Regulating motivation and mental energy.

From the outside, this can look like laziness, carelessness, or a lack of discipline. On the inside, it often feels like knowing exactly what needs to be done, but being unable to start. Frustrating!

Many people with ADHD spend years feeling guilty about things that have nothing to do with ability or character. When we understand ADHD as a difference in self-regulation and executive functioning instead of lack of intelligence or ability, we can replace judgment with strategies, accommodations, and compassion.

06/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome our social groups into their new therapy room—a place where friendships can grow, confidence can build, and every child can feel like they belong.

Here, kids practice so much more than conversation. They learn how to share ideas, navigate challenges, collaborate with peers, and discover their own unique strengths in a supportive community.

Every game, project, and shared laugh is an opportunity to build meaningful social communication skills that carry into everyday life.

We can’t wait to fill this room with creativity, connection, and growth.

05/11/2026

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are uniquely qualified to administer the ADOS, and are crucial members of an autism assessment team. SLPs are trained in social/pragmatic communication and language development, which are core considerations for an autism diagnosis. SLPs bring expertise in interpreting communication across contexts and developmental levels, which is essential for accurate diagnosis. Autism is complex, and best understood through a multidisciplinary lens ; including an SLP ensures that communication is fully evaluated and understood, leading to comprehensive assessment and meaningful outcomes.

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1020 Ednam Center Suite 003
Charlottesville, VA
22903

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+14342330585

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http://www.seedcollectiveco.com/

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