About Us

The first PEP group was formed in Louisiana in 1996. The idea for the name came from Annabel Stehli, author and founder/co-director the Georgiana Institute. We liked the name, Parents for Exceptional Progress, because it could include a wide range of diagnoses and treatments.  We also liked their mission (below), which we adopted with minor modifications.

There is a need in our comunity to provide support and information to parents of special needs children who do not 'fit the mold' of today's labels.  PEP is the missing link for parents and professionals to network with one another locally and nationally to discuss similar symptoms and treatment successes.  The goal of Parents for Exceptional Progress is to provide hope and support so you know that you are not alone in your quest to find effective treatment options for your child.

Diagnoses of developmental and learning disabilities are typically based on an individual's symptoms. We believe that similar symptoms can have multiple causes. We are particularly interested in identifying and seeking treatment for the causes of our children's difficulties, because we feel this can lead to more desirable outcomes.

The primary aim of our organization is to share information about a variety of treatments for developmental and learning disabilities. We are also interested in promoting scientific research into the efficacy of innovative new treatments. In addition to the information provided on this web-site, each month throughout the school year, we have guest speakers. These guest speakers are often service providers for a particular treatment. The public is invited to our monthly meetings, free of charge.