Welcome Lauren DeVillier – Our New CEO!

We’re excited to share some big news: Lauren DeVillier will be joining Exceptional Minds as our new Chief Executive Officer, officially stepping into the role on July 14. Lauren brings with her more than two decades of experience in media and entertainment, with senior leadership roles at companies like Disney, Yahoo!, Warner/Discovery, and Microsoft. Most […]

A New Animated Short Looks at Autism Through a Personal Lens

Still image from the film "Too Many Options" depicting the main character, Sammy, surrounded by a thought bubble full of images of various meals. The word "Favorite" is written in the bubble.

What’s your favorite food? For Sammy, the question sets off a cascade of thoughts. In Too Many Options, a new animated short from the Exceptional Minds Animation Studio, a moment of small talk becomes a moment of overwhelm. As Sammy struggles to choose just one answer, the film offers a close look at analysis paralysis, […]