Little Oaks Center For Neurodevelopment

08/13/2026

"I started letting them lead - whatever happens, happens. They're dope on their own." And they are. ❤️

08/03/2026

We’re so grateful to connect with parents, caregivers, supporters, and community members.

We came together with no pressure to have the answers. It was just a space to breathe, connect, and be with others who get it.

This is why Little Oaks exists.

“I didn’t realize how much I needed this.”

That was something we heard more than once after our very first Little Oaks Community Living Room.

Deep thanks to everyone who helped make this inaugural gathering possible:

🤍 Sentuary, thank you for creating a space where people felt held.
🔴 Dr. Manijeh, thank you for grounding us in the present.
🎶 Grace, thank you for leading us on such a beautiful sound journey.

Thank you to WORD Bookstore, Giggles & Wiggles, Patch, our community partners, for supporting this evening.

✨ A special thank you to our advisor, Niza, for the support in bringing this inaugural Community Living Room to life, and to our volunteer, Anna, for capturing the evening.

And most of all...

To every parent, caregiver, clinician, supporter, and community member who showed up with an open heart...

THANK YOU.

You reminded us why this work matters.

This is only the beginning.

Little Oaks is being built with and by the community, not simply for the community.

As we continue shaping future gatherings, caregiver programs, and our upcoming Resource Hub, we’d love to hear from you. If you have a few minutes, please complete our Community Input Survey. Your voice will help shape what comes next.

🌳 Link in bio.

And if reading this made you think, “My community needs something like this,” send us a DM. We’d love to explore bringing a gathering and services to your neighborhood.

We believe every family deserves a place where they don’t have to explain. 💚

07/31/2026

🌳 We're listening.

At Little Oaks, we believe the best programs begin with listening to the people they're designed to support.

As we prepare to launch our first caregiver support programs, we're asking parents, caregivers, families, and community members to help shape what comes next.

What kinds of support would actually feel meaningful?

What barriers make participation difficult?

What would help families feel more connected and supported?

If you're connected to the neurodivergent community, we'd love to hear from you.

📝 Our Community Input Survey takes about 3–5 minutes, and your responses will directly inform future Little Oaks programming.

Whether you're interested in participating in one of our upcoming programs or simply want to help shape what's created in the future, your voice matters.

🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI6pt5MWc-Vu5k6bF_f4-qSLB2JjT6uH5yLj9u3CMy3hhNBw/viewform

Please share with anyone who may be interested.

We're building these programs with the community, not just for the community.

Help Shape Little Oaks's Caregiver Programs Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment is a community-based nonprofit in New York City supporting parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children through connection, resources, and lived-experience-informed programming. We are currently designing new ca...

07/17/2026

Parenting requires patience and flexibility, especially when neurodivergence is involved. Little Oaks is your resource for help and support. 🌳

07/15/2026

We've been listening. 🌳

One of the things we've heard most from parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children is this: "I just want a place to meet people who understand."

So we're creating one.

We're grateful to partner with to launch the very first Little Oaks Community Living Room, an intimate monthly gathering where caregivers, families, friends, and supporters can slow down, connect, and simply be together.

Just a welcoming space to experience community, meet extraordinary people, and discover what Little Oaks is building together.

✨ July Theme: Finding Community

You can expect:
🌿 A guided wellness experience
☕ Refreshments & light bites
🤍 Meaningful connection
🌳 Meet the Little Oaks team
✨ Learn about upcoming caregiver programs
🌱 Opportunities to get involved, volunteer, or simply stay connected

📅 Thursday, July 30
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Sentuary | Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Space is intentionally limited to keep the evening intimate.

🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-oaks-community-living-room-tickets-1993877692853?aff=oddtdtcreator%E2%81%A0%EF%BF%BD

If someone came to mind while reading this, tag them here and join us.

Community begins with one invitation.

07/10/2026

It takes a village - our sincerest thanks to .mm for bringing the Little Oaks vision to life! 🎨 A talented designer, Hollis can be found via her podcast ("The Designed Life," available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube) and her website where she offers design services and her Design Mentorship program.

07/02/2026

Watch the full episode of the Awkward Conversations Podcast with Jodie Sweetin on Parenting Neurodivergent Kids: https://youtu.be/L0EaYWBLS30?si=Os_xSdvagTAZ6fdx

06/26/2026

Little Oaks is thrilled to roll out our "Early Childhood Caregiver Circle" this summer! This six-session program is facilitated by Brette Stein, LCSW, a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who specializes in supporting autistic individuals and their families.

Space is limited to 10x participants, so don't wait to sign up!

Please use this link to register, or share with anyone in your network who might benefit from this program:
https://www.eventleaf.com/e/LittleOaksEarlyChildhoodCaregiverCircle

A Support Circle for Parents & Caregivers of Young Autistic Children

06/12/2026

"Every time they had a meltdown, I reminded myself that that meltdown was them asking for help."
Watch the full episode of the Awkward Conversations Podcast with Jodie Sweetin on Parenting Neurodivergent Kids: https://youtu.be/L0EaYWBLS30?si=Os_xSdvagTAZ6fdx

06/05/2026