Outlook Newspaper highlighted Pacific Clinics’ first virtual gala that honored celebrities and community members for their advocacy and work eliminating mental health stigma. Honorees included WNBA All-Star Chamique Holdsclaw, who received the Champion of Mental Health Award; Actress and Entertainer Julianne Hough, who received the Ambassador Award; and Bernard Taesali, a former client and now peer partner at Pacific Clinics, who received the Leadership award.
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.
