When Words Won’t Work: How Movement Helped My Son Regulate After a Hard Day
A personal story about how movement helped my son regulate during a hard day and how you can help your child regulate.
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Why Is My Child Chewing Everything?
Why do some kids chew for sensory regulation? Chew tools like necklaces can offer a safe, supportive alternative.
Major New Study Identifies Four Core Subtypes of Autism
Groundbreaking autism research has just revealed what many parents have known all along — autism is not one condition, but many.
Neuroaffirming Schools South Africa
A comprehensive list of neuroaffirming schools, special needs schools and remedial schools in all provinces in South Africa
School Support: Private vs. Government Schools
A Parent’s Guide to IEPs and School Support for Neurodivergent Children in South Africa
Communication Shouldn’t Be This Hard!
The hidden load of communication admin for parents of neurodivergent children is epic. Why is it so hard and what can help.
Trauma in Neurodivergent Children
Trauma in neurodivergent children is often overlooked, misinterpreted, or compounded by systems that fail to understand the body’s language.
PDA: Nervous System & Polyvagal Theory
Viewing PDA through the lens of Polyvagal Theory provides invaluable insight into how a child’s nervous system reacts to demands and offers strategies to help them achieve a state of regulation and safety.
Helpful Tools for Sensory Kids and Busy Brains
Here’s a breakdown of some of the most useful sensory and focus aids for neurodivergent children.
What is DIRFloortime and How Can It Help?
Curious about DIRFloortime? Find out what it is and how this approach may be a good fit for your neurodivergent child.