Our Mission Statement  

At FOUND, we are a collaboration between McKinley staff and community members dedicated to supporting Families of the Unique and Neurodivergent within our elementary school community. Our mission is to foster curiosity, understanding and empower ourselves to become allies and advocates for the neurodivergent people in our lives.  Our goal is to work towards an inclusive environment where all children are valued for who they are and respected for their unique strengths.  We are not experts but rather a group that learns and supports one another to work towards this goal.

Welcome!  This group is for families and caregivers to come together to share experiences, resources and discussion around neurodiversity and ways to be advocates for the neurodivergent kids in our lives. This includes Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and other neurotypes or just those of us who are wired a little differently.   All staff and families are welcome regardless of where you are in your knowledge/experience with the neurodiversity movement. We are all learning together! 

Our meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of each month 5:00-6:00 pm.  Each month will alternate between a meeting and discussion for adults and a more casual meetup on the K playground.  Kids are always welcome to join us and are encouraged to bring whatever they might need to feel regulated during the meeting (toys, tablets, headphones, etc.) 

Please email Heather Brady, M.S. CCC-SLP at hsnyder@sandi.net 

or Jodie Fragiskatos, Ed-Specialist jfragiskatos@sandi.net

 with questions.