Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month in the LGBTQ+ Community April marks Autism Acceptance Month, dedicated to fostering ongoing support, empathy, and kindness for the autistic communities. Providing acceptance and affirmation is…
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Embracing Trans Resilience: Honoring Trans Day of VisibilityEvery year, March 31st marks a pivotal day in the LGBTQ+ calendar—Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV). It is a day dedicated to celebrating…
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An opportunity for parents and professionals to discover the wonderful RESOURCES that Los Angeles has to offer its SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY. There will be exhibitors representing: Schools & Camps…
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Valentine’s Day is often emphasized as a day for romantic love, complete with roses, chocolates, and declarations of affection. But in the diverse LGBTQ+ community, this day can hold a…
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SENIOR DIRECTOR OF AUTISM AND LGBTQ+ PROGRAMS Laurie Stephens, Ph.D. PSY1852 (She/Her/Hers) Dr. Laurie Stephens is a developmental psychologist who has been working with children, teens, and young adults on…
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Palentine’s Day Party Date: February 16thth Time: 6-8pm Location: In-Person at Sherman Oaks, CA Who: For LGBTQ+ Youth Ages 11-17 Come celebrate a spin on Valentine’s day at our annual…
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Kaleidoscope: A Look Back at 2023 as We Leap Forward to 2024.By Jay Baldwin Can you believe it’s 2024? As we head into a new year, our Kaleidoscope team is…
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How to Affirm LGBTQ+ Youth During the Holiday SeasonBy Jay Baldwin The winter holidays are a time when family and friends come together and celebrate, reminisce and make memories for…
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INTERN Jess Furrer (She/Her) Jess Furrer (she/her) is a bilingual psychology intern in the Kaleidoscope Program under supervision of Dr. Priscilla Barajas. She is working towards her Ph.D. in School…
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The Value of Parent Support GroupsBy Jess Furrer If you had access to a time-machine, what period of your life would you revisit? For some adults, maybe revisiting a favorite…
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