Encompass Blog

6 Tips to Help Kids Navigate Uncertain Times

July 3, 2025  |  Mental Health  |  By Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW

The Impact of Community Stress and Changes in Routine on Kids’ Nervous Systems During Summer Break As the school year comes to a close and summer vacation begins, many families experience a significant shift in their daily routines. While the prospect of summer freedom is exciting, it can also bring intense challenges that might impact […]

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Sensory Adventures: The Therapeutic Summer Day Camp Your Child Deserves

June 12, 2025  |  Summer Camps, Pediatric Therapy  |  By Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW

As summer approaches, many parents and caregivers begin the search for the perfect day camp to provide children with a fun, enriching experience. For families of children with neurodiverse profiles or who face challenges in more traditional camp settings, this search can feel particularly daunting. The right environmental fit can make all the difference between […]

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2025 Inspire Community Awards

April 30, 2025  |  Community  |  By Encompass

A highlight of our Inspire Breakfast each year is our Community Awards segment, which honors a business, a community organization, and a volunteer who all share in our vision of a community where ALL children thrive.  This year’s awards were presented by Honorary Chair Nancy Whitaker and Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming. The John Castle […]

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Preserving Family Ties Through Kinship Care

March 10, 2025  |  Kinship  |  By Encompass

Considered the oldest form of family preservation, Kinship Care is an important safety net for children whose parents are either unable or unwilling to care for them. By placing them in the care of a family member, cultural, family, and community ties are maintained, and the trauma of displacement can be minimized through familiarity and […]

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An Outside Lens on Community-Based Services

February 13, 2025  |  Community, Early Learning, Pediatric Therapy  |  By Encompass

When a few King County Montessori schools began shutting down during the COVID-19 pandemic, Christine Meredith capitalized on her background in early education and founded Mosaic Montessori. As the mother of a neurodivergent child, she understood the importance of social and educational opportunities for kids and worked to make Mosaic a welcoming space for other […]

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Understanding Community-Based Services

February 13, 2025  |  Community, Early Learning, Pediatric Therapy  |  By Encompass

In late 2022, Encompass launched its Community-Based Services program. Centered around therapy services provided in preschools and childcare settings, the program supports the occupational, speech-language, and mental health goals of children, 3 years old and up. Services are provided in small groups or one-to-one in the classroom or childcare center with an emphasis on supporting […]

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