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23/03/2026

We hope everyone had a wonderful Neurodiversity Celebration Week. It has been so lovely to see our feeds filled with so many thoughtful and meaningful ways people have chosen to celebrate.

One of the ways we have celebrated at Embrace has been by adding some new books to our shelves.

Some families may have already spotted a few of them in our waiting room, but we thought we would share them here too, along with some of the reasons we love them.

17/03/2026

Understanding whether autism or ADHD is present can take extra care when trauma or PTSD is also part of a child’s story, as some experiences may look similar.

This visual gives a simple overview of some of those overlaps and differences, while recognising that every person’s experience is different.

To really understand what is going on, a child needs to feel safe. That is why the first step in our assessment process is always helping children feel comfortable, seen, and heard, before we begin exploring any diagnostic questions.

10/03/2026

🦄✨ Mythical Creatures Sensory Tray ✨🐉

Our Mythical Creatures Sensory Tray was such a hit in our last holiday group that we brought it back for this week! It was so much fun having different areas to explore with all our magical creatures.

The cushion fluff created the perfect cloudy, mystical space for our fairies to play in. Our mermaids were right at home, surrounded by gems and treasure in the water tray. Unicorns, dragons, and a variety of other creatures were hiding along the pathways and forest.

This tray was perfect for exploring different textures and sharing our imagination.

06/03/2026

At Embrace, safety and comfort always come first.

Before we focus on learning or strategies, we start by getting to know you, your family, and where you’re at.

The statements in this post are just a few ways we aim to ensure consent and safety in our sessions- for children as well as parents and other professionals we work with.
The work we do can be very vulnerable, and while it can have a really positive impact, it can also have a negative effect if we don’t respect boundaries.

We’re always learning and adapting based on what we hear and see in the room. If we get it wrong, we want to know. We hope you can always feel safe when you walk in our doors.

04/03/2026

PDA (Persistent/Pervasive Drive for Autonomy or Pathological Demand Avoidance) is part of the autism spectrum, often shown by a strong desire for control and safety. While it can appear as defiance, it’s actually rooted in a deep need for autonomy and a sense of safety.

Included in this post are just a few signs you might notice in a child with PDA. It’s not an exhaustive list, but if some of these sound familiar, it may be worth exploring further.

You don’t need a formal diagnosis to get support, and it’s not just children with PDA who can find these things difficult. We work with all children, helping them build confidence, autonomy, and coping strategies in a way that makes sense to them.

If you have any more questions or would like to chat about your child, don’t hesitate to reach out.

26/02/2026

As we get further into the school year, you might start noticing a pattern: school pick-up is harder, afternoons feel heavier, and tiny requests can turn into big feelings.

This can be after-school restraint collapse. It’s not “bad behaviour”, it’s your child’s nervous system finally letting go after working hard to cope all day.

And honestly, it can be really hard being the safe place where it all comes out.

Sometimes it’s a sign your child needs more regulation support at school (movement breaks, sensory tools, predictable check-ins). Other times it’s about building an after-school reset at home, so their body can come back to calm before you tackle the next parts of the evening.

If you’re needing guidance, advocacy at school, or extra support, you're not alone and we’re always here to help.

24/02/2026

Fixed it!

Your interests don’t expire.

When children get to spend time in their interests, it can act like a nervous system “exhale.” You’ll often see their shoulders drop, their voice steady, and their brain switch on in a different way. Interests can be soothing, organising, and grounding, especially after a big day of demands and noise.

As adults, we often forget we’re allowed the same kind of reset. It can be hard with limited time, and that little part of our brain that says it’s “silly” can be loud, but you deserve that same fun and interest too.

20/02/2026

Emotions aren’t always neat or tidy. In fact, we can often be holding multiple emotions at once, and they might even seem to contradict each other.

We see this often with the families we work with. They can feel proud and completely overwhelmed in the same moment. They can feel deep love and also be exhausted. They can feel hopeful about supports and still feel guarded from past experiences.

There aren’t “right” ways to feel, and the goal isn’t to try to remove one emotion in favour of another. There’s room for both feelings, even if it doesn't feel like it.

Be kind to yourself, we’re practising this in our own lives too.

17/02/2026

✨ Resource Share: Yoga Ball ✨

The yoga ball is one of our favourite regulation tools at Embrace. It can be great for getting bouncy energy out, but it also offers wonderful opportunities for calming, grounding, and supporting body awareness.

Here are some ways we like using our yoga ball:

Deep Pressure
We sometimes have a child lay on their tummy while we gently roll the ball over their back, adding steady pressure. This can help the body feel calmer and grounded.

Moving to Music
We put on music and bop, bounce, or move to the rhythm. Great for releasing energy and supporting regulation.

Core Strength
We sometimes add the yoga ball into puzzles or card games for an extra movement challenge. Children lay tummy-down over the ball, roll forward to collect a piece, then roll back to place it.

Have a yoga ball at home? Try these ideas:

Memory Movement
Choose two or three simple movements such as “bounce, clap, freeze.” Say them out loud, then see if your child can complete the sequence from memory. You can slowly increase the number of steps as they build confidence.

Question Roll
Sit facing each other and gently roll the ball back and forth. Before rolling it back, the person holding the ball asks a question. It might be something simple like “What’s your favourite animal?” or “What did you enjoy today?”

Freeze Game
Bounce to music and freeze when it stops.

06/02/2026

Some children walk into school carrying worries you can’t see. They might look settled, capable, even happy in the classroom, but that doesn’t mean the day feels easy from the inside.

School asks a lot of children. It asks them to keep up academically, navigate friendships, read social cues, manage noise and movement, follow changing routines, and stay regulated for long periods of time. For some children, especially those who are still figuring out how their brain and body work, that can take an enormous amount of effort.

So if your child is coming home overwhelmed, melting down over something small, refusing homework, or seeming unusually tired, it might mean they’ve been working hard to cope all day.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. For many children home is the place where the effort finally let's go.

03/02/2026

Just like any job, the work we do at Embrace can be challenging and exhausting. But it’s never lost on us what a privilege it is to be alongside families when things start to make sense.

There’s something really special about watching a child begin to understand their own brain and body a little more. Seeing them finally exhale and just be. Or hearing a parent say, “this explains a lot for me too.”

The trust families place in us when they invite us into their lives is not something we take lightly. It means a lot to be able to walk that journey with you.

30/01/2026

Is your child starting school in 2027?

Our Ready, Set, Grow transition-to-school group is running again this year, and we’re so excited to welcome a new group of little learners as they prepare for their school journey.

Ready, Set, Grow runs on Mondays from 9:30–10:30am, beginning Monday 9th February.

If you have a child starting school in 2027, we’d love to support them in building the confidence and skills they need for a smooth start.

Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

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Address

6/512 Swift Street
Albury, NSW
2640

Telephone

+61447675482

Website

http://www.embraceeducationservices.com.au/

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