The Butter Paddle celebrated its 15th anniversary in its Los Gatos storefront, marking a milestone for the volunteer-run gift shop founded in 1967 in Saratoga. The store hosted a ribbon-cutting, holiday merchandise reveals and an open house event with the mayor. Every dollar of the Butter Paddle’s proceeds supports Pacific Clinics (through the legacy of the EMQ Auxiliary) and its critical mental health and family support services in the Bay Area.
Looking Beyond Behavior: A Parent’s Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Support
April 6, 2026
Many traditional approaches focus on stopping behavior, but neurodiversity-affirming care asks a different question: what is this behavior communicating? This guide helps families understand sensory needs, communication differences, and how to support safety, trust, and regulation for neurodivergent individuals.
