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September 1, 2023

How to Create a Safe and Inclusive Atmosphere for your LGBTQ+ Students

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How to Create a Safe and Inclusive Atmosphere for your LGBTQ+ StudentsGoing back to school can cause a variety of emotions for students, and LGBTQ+…

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May 31, 2022

What Pride Means to Me

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PRIDE MONTHWhat Pride Means to Me By Jay BaldwinFirst Time Seeing Myself Represented In A…

May 19, 2022

Kaleidoscope on KTLA Morning News

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Kaleidoscope on KTLA Morning News On Thursday, May 19, 2022, Kaleidoscope appeared on KTLA Morning…

May 3, 2022

A Conversation With Dr. Valle of Parent Support Groups

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About The Value of Parent Support GroupsA Conversation With Kaleidoscope Therapist Dr. Joselyn ValleGrowing up…

May 3, 2022

Kaleidoscope’s Postcard Project

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Kaleidoscope’s Postcard Project: Empowering LGBTQIA+ student and allies to let their voices be heard This…

March 28, 2022

The Intersectionality Of The Autism and LGBTQIA+ Spectrums

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The Intersectionality Of The ASD and LGBTQIA+ Spectrums April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time…

February 18, 2022

What Does It Mean To Identify As Non-Binary?

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What Does It Mean To Identify As Non-Binary? If you watched the Sex And the…

February 3, 2022

Courageous Love

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Courageous LoveBy: Sarah Bruce February is here, hearkening the return of red and pink greeting…

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December 17, 2021

New Year Queer Affirmations

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New Year Queer AffirmationsBy Dr. Joselyn Valle (she/ella) The start of the New Year often…

Webcast: The Intersection Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and LGBTQIA+

December 1, 2021

The Intersection Between Autism Spectrum Disorder & LGBTQIA+

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The Intersection Between Autism Spectrum Disorder & LGBTQIA+ The Help Group, leaders in the field…

November 30, 2021

Holiday Traditions That Feel Right For You

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Holiday Traditions That Feel Right For You The holiday season certainly looks different this year…

October 26, 2021

Preparing For A Thoughtful Thanksgiving

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Preparing For a Thoughtful Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is almost upon us, bringing with it lots of…

September 30, 2021

“Coming Out”: A Journey, Not A Destination

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By: Sarah Bruce“Coming Out”: A Journey, Not A DestinationOctober is here, marking the return of…

August 20, 2021

Every School Campus Should Be A Safe Space

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Every School Campus Should Be A Safe Space It’s Back-To-School Time! Students who feel welcomed,…

July 21, 2021

Every Body Is A Beach Body!

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Every Body Is A Beach Body! Summer is hot and only getting hotter! For some…

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July 1, 2021

LGBTQIA Friendly Colleges

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LGBTQIA Friendly CollegesFor many neurodivergent and neurotypical high school students, the college application process is…

June 2021 Blog feature image of two multi-colored hand-drawn rainbows

June 16, 2021

Dual Spectrums: ASD & LGBTQIA+

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Dual SpectrumsIndividuals on the Autism Spectrum Are More Likely to Identify as LGBTQIA+Did you know…

June 1, 2021

What Pride Means to Me

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PRIDE MONTHWhat Pride Means to MeCelebrating Pride can look different for each person who stands…

May 2021 blog feature image transgender flag graphic with moon phases

May 5, 2021

When It’s Not A Phase

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When It’s Not A PhaseParents of transgender children are often asked, “When did you suspect?”…

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April 2, 2021

The Overlapping Spectrums of ASD and LGBTQIA+

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The Overlapping Spectrums of ASD and LGBTQIA+ April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to…

February 25, 2021

The Value of Parent Support Groups

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The Value of Parent Support Groups Growing up is rarely a smooth and easy journey.…

February 3, 2021

February 14th Is A Holiday For Everyone!

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February 14th Is A Holiday For Everyone!The sociologist Pepper Schwartz once said, “In the best…

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