by Ali Evans | Feb 10, 2025 | Community, General information, Parenting, Speech & Language
Every child has a unique way of communicating, and all forms of communication are valid and meaningful. If your child is working on speech goals, you may have been encouraged to practice at home—but how can you support their communication journey in a way that builds...
by Ali Evans | Jan 21, 2025 | Autism, Community, General information, Parenting
When it comes to autism awareness, symbols play a powerful role in representing the community and fostering understanding. Two of the most prominent symbols are the puzzle piece and the infinity symbol. While both aim to raise awareness, they resonate differently with...
by Emerge Marketing | Nov 3, 2023 | Community, General information, Holidays
According to Feeding America, there are 1.2 million people in North Carolina that face food insecurity, 353,450 of which are children. This means 1 in 6 children are facing food insecurity. At Emerge, we have 6 core values that define our role in our community, the...
by Emerge Marketing | Jul 14, 2023 | Community, General information, Uncategorized
In June 2023, we became a certified living wage employer by Orange County Living Wage! OCLW is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit that certifies, recognizes, and promotes local businesses that pay their employees a living wage and assists workers seeking living wage jobs...
by Emerge Marketing | May 9, 2023 | Community, General information, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration
This blog post is written by Lindsey Bendat, an Emerge parent who is starting her own sensory-friendly clothing business! You can help her with product development and testing by filling out the survey using the buttons below. The first 20 people to complete the...
by Emerge Marketing | Sep 28, 2022 | Autism, Autismo, Behavioral regulation, Community, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Sensory Processing/Integration, Social Skills, Speech & Language
Autistic masking is when an autistic person hides or alters their natural responses in order to appear more neurotypical. In the past, some therapists, educators, and families may have explicitly taught masking behaviors in order to help the individuals that they work...