Acorn & Oak BAES

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and here at Acorn and Oak BAES, we're honoring the unique attributes and abilities associated with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For every challenge that individuals with ADHD may face, there is usually a superpower brewing under the surface! October is ADHD Awareness Month, and here at Acorn and Oak BAES, we're honoring the unique attributes and abilities associated with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For every challenge that individuals with ADHD may face, there is usually a superpower brewing under the surface!

🎯 While staying on-task might be a challenge, they can often maintain long bouts of focused attention to tasks and activities they are passionate about, also called “hyperfocus.” This can often result in remarkable productivity!

🤸‍♀️ Restlessness and fidgeting can be a sign of boundless physical energy - This surplus energy can be channeled into physical activities or hobbies, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

🗣️ Social Impulsiveness can often be channeled into charisma - Many people with ADHD are engaging and charismatic, making them excellent communicators and influencers.

📚Disorganization can be a struggle, but it can also result in adaptive problem-solving - Many individuals with ADHD develop effective strategies for managing their environment and organizing tasks in unconventional yet efficient ways.

💥Impulsivity or acting without thinking can lead to “unexpected behaviors” that may be viewed as disruptive-but it can also lead to creativity and the ability to generate novel and innovative ideas quickly.

Please comment with any ADHD superpowers we may have missed!
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Recognizing both the remarkable talents and potential of individuals with ADHD, we also acknowledge the genuine difficulties they face when navigating rigid environments without adequate support. We're committed to creating supportive, flexible learning and home environments that meet needs and nurture unique strengths 💪❤️

Language is powerful ❤️

We love discovering the unique strengths and gifts that each of our clients possess! We cherish human diversity in all forms, including neurodiversity, because varied characteristics and perspectives make this world better. Our goal is never to change anyone, but to help people thrive in their communities and shape their environments to meet their needs.

Though we still live in a world where diagnoses and labels may be necessary for access to critical services (and often even preferred by individuals with disabilities), we can shift how we think about neurodiversity and create more inclusive environments. Rather than expecting everyone to fit into a specific box designed for some, we hope to create environments that allow everyone to reach their potential and goals.

Shifting mindsets is undoubtedly an essential first step!

We also acknowledge that our collective understanding of neurodiversity and related supports is always growing and evolving. Share your thoughts or questions about neurodiversity in the comments!

In choosing our company name, we wanted to find something that accurately reflected our perspectives about how humans thrive. As we reflected on our combined experiences serving individuals, families, and schools, we knew that our vision included supporting multiple layers of the systems.

Since we share a deep appreciation of trees (and for plants and nature generally), the metaphor of the acorn and oak felt like the perfect fit. Just as the acorn cannot thrive without a healthy tree and ecosystem, humans cannot thrive without healthy support systems and environments. Our model of support and services reflects this understanding as we aim to support individuals and their surrounding ecosystems.

Welcome to our page! We started this company as a labor of love in 2020 when we realized that we could reach more people through our innovative partnership. As helping professionals and small business owners, our goals are to support neurodiverse learners both individually and systemically (hence the acorn and oak theme!). We provide individualized services (like ABA and consultation) and support systems services (like trainings, workshops, resources).

We invite you to join us on the next chapter of our journey as we expand our reach into the social media dimension in our goal to create a connected and supportive community with a shared purpose. Let’s go!

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