You ever get something in your head and just have to make it happen, no matter what? That was me with this ridiculous sweater.

I was filming my Sensory Certificate Course and decided—for some reason—that I needed to wear a blue sweater. Not just any sweater. A specific shade of blue. I don’t know w...

If you’ve ever heard someone say, “They’re high-functioning,” or “Oh, that child is low-functioning,” you’ve probably picked up on a common way people talk about autism. 

On the surface, these labels seem like a quick way to describe a person’s abilities. 

But in reality? They create more confusio...

Ever had a moment where you felt completely overwhelmed, only to realize later that you were just hungry? (I call this hangry). Or found yourself snapping at people, only to realize you really needed a break? That’s interoception at play—or in many cases, not playing nice.

Interoception is the sens...

Emotional regulation can be a challenge, especially for neurodivergent children who experience emotions in a big way.

As caregivers, therapists, and educators, we can create a supportive environment that helps children feel safe, understood, and empowered in managing their emotions.

Here are fou...

Let’s talk about eye contact. It’s one of those things that always seems to pop up in therapy goals—but should it?  

Forcing Autistic kids to make eye contact isn’t the magic social skills fix people think it is. 

In fact, it can do way more harm than good. 

So before setting another “eye contact...