About Us

Springtides, Inc. was founded in November of 2000 by Patricia McGuire, MD, FAAP in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our original vision was to provide knowledge and support to those who work and live with youth experiencing developmental and behavioral challenges. In the fall of 2010, Springtides decided to shift our focus to helping individuals and families on the autism spectrum after seeing the US Department of Education's 2008-2009 school year data showing Iowa as being the lowest in the country for identifying individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Mission

To maximize the potential of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other challenges.

Values

Our mission is based on the core beliefs that;
1. All youth deserve to be treated with love, acceptance, and respect.
2. Adults must be provided with the education and support necessary to provide that love, acceptance, and respect.
3. All youth deserve the opportunity to receive the support needed to maximize their potential.

Vision

To educate families, caregivers, and professionals regarding the most current research-based services and support for autism spectrum disorders and other challenges.

What is Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP)?

DBP is a subspecialty of pediatrics which aims to foster understanding and promotion of optimal development of children and families through research, education, clinical care, and advocacy efforts. DBP focuses equal attention on the biological, psychological, and social influences on- and effects of- children's development in the emotional, social, motor, language, and cognitive domains. Prevention and early intervention are central to the field. Children's behavior and developmental progress are viewed as inseparable from the contexts of children's families, schools, and communities.
(c) 1999 Society for Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Meet our Board

President-- Patricia McGuire, MD, FAAP (read Dr. McGuire's Blog)
Assistant to the President--Maureen Thorpe
Treasurer--Matt Cook
Secretary-- Megan Foxwell

Board of Directors--
Chad Kellogg
Amber Cook, MT-BC
Jessica Seim
Ann Lawrence
Jessica Brecht