Using Expressive Art to Support Regulation, Self-Discovery, Identity Expression
What’s inside this article: What expressive art actually means (it’s more than painting), why it works so well for building regulation and self-awareness, and practical…
Why Teachers Are Ditching Behavior Charts and Token Economies and What to Do Instead
What’s inside this article: Why behavior charts, clip charts, and token economies backfire, and what actually works instead. Practical, connection-based strategies for building a classroom…
Why CPR and BLS Training Matters More When Supporting Neurodivergent Kids
What’s inside this article: Why CPR and BLS certification is especially important for families and professionals supporting neurodivergent children, plus a detailed look at Safety…
Explaining Autism to Kids – Tips for Helping Siblings, Classmates, and Friends Understand Autism
What’s inside this article: Advice to help parents and educators explain autism in a way that’s clear, respectful, and neuroaffirming to help kids understand that…
Your Words Matter — How Strengths-Based Language Can Change the Way Kids See Themselves
What’s inside this article: How to use strengths-based language to help neurodivergent kids feel valued, capable, and confident. Why deficit-based language is so common—and how…
Celebrating Neurodiversity — Teaching Kids to Value and Celebrate Differences
What’s inside this article: Why neurodiversity is beautiful, how to encourage a culture of acceptance and practical ways to teach kids about appreciating and celebrating…
Guide: Teaching Self-Advocacy to Neurodivergent Kids
What’s inside this article: What self-advocacy is, why it’s important, and practical ways for parents, teachers, and therapists to help neurodivergent children develop self-advocacy. As…
20 Play-Based Activities for Building Executive Function Skills
What’s inside this article: A variety of play-based activities and games that help children practice and build various executive function skills. Disclaimer: This post contains…
Sensory Integration and Learning: Overcoming Challenges in the Classroom
What’s inside this article: An overview of what sensory integration is, how sensory integration challenges impact academic success, and strategies for supporting sensory integration in…
How to Create a Sensory-Friendly Classroom: An In-Depth Guide for Educators
What’s inside this article: An in-depth guide designed to help teachers understand, recognize, and support sensory processing differences through the development of a sensory-friendly classroom…
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