{"id":147140,"date":"2026-01-15T21:32:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T02:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147140"},"modified":"2026-01-15T21:32:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T02:32:22","slug":"good-shepherd-to-host-virtual-community-forums-to-support-neurodivergent-individuals-in-lehigh-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147140","title":{"rendered":"Good Shepherd to Host Virtual Community Forums to Support Neurodivergent Individuals in Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><b>ALLENTOWN, Pa. (Jan. 15, 2026) \u2014<\/b>\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.goodshepherdrehab.org\/about-us\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodshepherdrehab.org\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.goodshepherdrehab.org\/about-us\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768586968443000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2gsa3C2aEpEvzdAK78W4Om\">Good Shepherd Rehabilitation<\/a>\u00a0invites individuals who identify as neurodivergent, as well as families and caregivers, to participate in one of three upcoming virtual community forums. Together, we\u2019ll explore how to better understand and serve the needs of adults and children with autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions in our region.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>These forums are part of Good Shepherd\u2019s ongoing effort to listen, learn and act on the needs of our community. Your input will help shape future programs and resources in the Lehigh Valley.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Details<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Three sessions will be hosted in late January and February. The sessions will feature a high-level overview of findings from Good Shepherd\u2019s recent 2025-2028 Community Health Needs Assessment survey. There will be a guided discussion led by our partners from Lehigh University\u2019s College of Health.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>At the sessions, participants can share their perspective on what community resources and services would best support neurodivergent individuals and families.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Available Virtual Sessions:<\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Jan. 29, 2026 (10-11 a.m.)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Feb. 2, 2026 (6-7 p.m.)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Feb. 20, 2026 (12-1 p.m.)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Space is limited to 20 participants per session.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>How to Register<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Choose one session to attend virtually. Once you register, the virtual forum link will be sent to you.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Register at\u00a0<a id=\"m_-4362368172097605437anchor-5df4752a-4cb3-6573-430b-3463024e7697\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodshepherdrehab.org\/CHNAforum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.goodshepherdrehab.org\/CHNAforum&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768586968443000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2YZfQzc9cfX3YDZ8gQ3D2Q\">https:\/\/www.goodshepherdrehab.<wbr \/>org\/CHNAforum<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>To learn more or if you have questions about the virtual forums, please call 610-778-1063.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALLENTOWN, Pa. (Jan. 15, 2026) \u2014\u00a0Good Shepherd Rehabilitation\u00a0invites individuals who identify as neurodivergent, as well as families and caregivers, to participate in one of three upcoming virtual community forums. 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