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The conference on neurodiversity and emotional well-being is the Help Group’s premier annual event bringing together leading experts, educators, clinicians, and families. Through keynote talks, interactive speaker-led sessions, and meaningful community connection, Summit offers cutting-edge insights and practical strategies to support neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan—from childhood through adulthood.

Our Resource Fair is an annual opportunity for parents and professionals to discover the wonderful resources that Los Angeles has to offer its special needs community.

Each May, Mental Health Matters brings our community together for an inspiring annual event in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Distinguished experts lead thought-provoking presentations that deepen understanding, spark meaningful conversation, and empower individuals and families in supporting mental wellness. Select sessions include Continuing Education for clinicians.

In-person and online expert presentations bringing research and real-world strategies to families and professionals. Select sessions include Continuing Education for clinicians.

Help Group hosts webcasts with experts in special education and mental health. These free virtual events provide valuable insights to parents, educators, and mental health professionals.

Our internships offer hands-on experience in psychology within a collaborative, community-based environment. Interns develop clinical skills and cultural awareness through work in varied settings, preparing them for diverse roles in mental health care.

Our fellowships offer advanced clinical training for psychologists specializing in autism and neurodevelopmental differences. Fellows gain expertise through direct therapy, assessment, research, and leadership opportunities within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

Help Group and USC Chan Division are advancing occupational therapy through our Occupational Science Initiative. This collaboration develops evidence-based programs for children with autism and sensory challenges, while USC entry-level doctoral residents design and implement therapeutic curricula in our classrooms. Together, we’re creating innovative resources and training that foster growth for students and future clinicians.

Help Group offers internship opportunities for aspiring social workers and MFTs. In partnership with university programs, like the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and Pepperdine’s School of Education & Psychology, students receive real-world training that supports their preparation to become licensed social workers and marriage and family therapists. Interns gain valuable experience across our campuses while developing skills in therapy, assessment and program development.

Help Group supports clinical practicum experiences for speech-language pathology students, providing supervised opportunities to assist in delivering treatment and intervention for individuals with diverse communication needs across age levels in educational settings. In partnership with university programs, like the USC Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, students receive real-world training that supports their preparation to become licensed SLPs. This practicum enriches students’ academic preparation by offering hands-on experience in therapy, collaboration, and building functional communication skills under professional guidance.

Help Group and UCLA have partnered since 2000 to advance research, assessment, and care for neurodivergent youth. Through the Help Group–UCLA Neuropsychology Program and the Help Group–UCLA Autism Alliance in collaboration with UCLA’s Medical Psychology Assessment Center and the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, this longstanding partnership supports comprehensive assessment, clinical research, education, and the use of evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for children and families.

Help Group and the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy have partnered since 2015 through the Help Group–USC Occupational Science Initiative to develop evidence-based intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorder and other sensory challenges. Since 2025, Help Group has also partnered with the USC Keck School of Medicine’s Speech-Language Pathology program to further support students’ communication and language development through evidence-based fieldwork training and services.

By opening our doors to academic partners, Help Group ensures our programs remain grounded in the strongest available evidence. Families and educators benefit from new insights, and researchers gain access to real-world settings that make their work more relevant, applied, and impactful.