F.O.U.N.D.

Our Mission

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.

About Us

Welcome!  This group is for families and caregivers in the McKinley community 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! 

F.O.U.N.D Google Website

Visit the F.O.U.N.D Google site to access a variety of resources and slide decks from previous meetings. The F.O.U.N.D. Google site will be the most current source of information regarding the group.

Meetings

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 kindergarten 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.). A list of meetings for the 2024/2025 school year is listed below and can also be found on the McKinley PTC Google calendar. 

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

Page updated December 4, 2024