Mental Health Resources for Parents & Professionals The Butterfly Effect “The flapping of the wings of a butterfly can be felt on the other side of the world” Laura LaMonica Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner “Early intervention is the key to success and can make all of the difference in the life of a child and their future.” “Every minute action has the power to impact the future. An eloquent proverb describes this phenomenon as, “The flapping of the wings of a butterfly can be felt on the other side of the world”. We must keep that in mind because we have a scarcity of mental health providers. We invite others to help build community and share their experiences and wisdom with those now navigating the complexity of psychiatry. Community that can help new individuals to navigate where to begin if they suspect their loved one has Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorders, or difficulty in school.My aim is to provide the road map I wish I had early into practice and parenthood.”