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At Pivot Wellness, we provide neuro-affirmative psychological services and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, supporting your unique journey towards mental health and wellbeing.

23/01/2026

Transitions back into routine can be harder than they look.

For many neurodivergent children and adults, returning to school, childcare, or work isn’t just about schedules. It means navigating sensory load, changing expectations, and a nervous system that’s still recovering.

Going slow, prioritising regulation, and building predictability first can make a real difference. There is no single “right” way to transition back. Your pace is valid.

Swipe through for gentle, practical ways to support smoother transitions this season.

19/01/2026

Play therapy supports young children to feel safe, understood, and regulated through play.
It is especially helpful when big feelings are hard to explain and when language-based or highly structured therapies are not the right fit.

Play therapy helps children build emotional and coping skills through developmentally appropriate, relationship-based experiences, not just by talking about feelings.

We currently have immediate availability with our experienced practitioners.

Accessing support:
- Play therapy can be funded through the NDIS or accessed privately

- Support can be provided ongoing or in blocks of 12 weekly child sessions, plus 4 parent sessions
- Parent sessions include an intake session and ongoing monthly parent support to help skills generalise beyond the therapy room

If you would like to discuss whether play therapy is a good fit for your child, please get in touch. Our team is happy to talk through options and tailor support to your family’s needs.

16/01/2026

School holidays can change what bodies need.

Routines shift, environments get busier, and there is often more noise, movement, and unpredictability. Even positive activities can place extra demands on the nervous system, meaning regulation may look different during the holidays.

This post shares gentle, practical sensory ideas to support regulation across the school holiday period, including visual, auditory, tactile, movement, proprioceptive, oral, olfactory, and interoceptive needs. These supports are not rewards or behaviour strategies. They are foundational supports that help widen the window of tolerance and make daily life feel calmer and more predictable.

There is no “right” way to do school holidays. Quiet days at home, low-demand outings, and sensory supports are all valid. Following what feels regulating and manageable is often the most supportive place to start.

If your family needs extra support during the school holidays, our team is here to help build routines that honour capacity and nervous system needs.

09/01/2026

Joy isn’t just a bonus. It’s regulating.

For many neurodivergent people, special interests are a source of comfort, predictability, grounding, and connection. They help support regulation, identity, confidence, and wellbeing, especially after long periods of masking or high demand.

Summer doesn’t need to look busy, social, or outdoorsy to be meaningful. Joy might look like deep dives into favourite topics, rewatching a familiar series, hands-on projects, sensory or movement-based play, or sharing an interest with someone who genuinely appreciates it.

There is no “right” way to enjoy summer.
Following what feels safe, engaging, and restorative matters.

Your interests are strengths, and your joy matters.

02/01/2026

January doesn’t have to start with pressure, productivity, or big goals.
After a month of changed routines, sensory load, and social demands, many neurodivergent nervous systems need time to settle.

A soft start is not falling behind.
It is regulation.
It is capacity-aware.
It is protective.

You don’t need to “bounce back”.
You’re allowed to ease in, rebuild gently, and meet yourself where you actually are.

A soft start is a strong start.

26/12/2025

✨ Finding Calm After Christmas ✨

Christmas can be joyful and exhausting — especially for neurodivergent people who spend the day managing sensory input, social expectations, changes in routine, and emotional highs. It’s completely valid if today feels slower, quieter, or “flat-battery.”

This post is a reminder that:
• Capacity naturally fluctuates
• The nervous system needs time to settle
• Recovery is essential, not optional
• Rest, movement, sensory support, and low-demand days are all legitimate regulation tools
• Your (or your child’s) timeline for returning to baseline is allowed to be different

Honouring capacity is not avoidance — it’s care.
A gentle reset is a healthy reset.

19/12/2025

A slower summer is not a failure to “do enough”.

For many Autistic children and adults, it is a necessary reset.
After a year of navigating sensory load, social expectations, and constant demands, the nervous system often needs less not more. When the window of tolerance has been stretched thin, busy schedules can push people further into overwhelm, shutdown, or burnout.
Regulation comes before activities.

Rest, predictability, and low-demand days help rebuild capacity and widen the window of tolerance again.
A slow Christmas is still a good Christmas and often a more regulated one.

Your pace is the right pace.

12/12/2025

Many Autistic children, teens, and adults reach the end of the year feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or suddenly “less tolerant” than usual. This isn’t a sign of regression. It’s the natural result of spending months outside the window of tolerance while managing sensory load, social expectations, routines, and the ongoing effort of masking.

When school, work, and community demands pause, the nervous system finally stops bracing. With the adrenaline gone, the signs of burnout become more visible – fatigue, shutdowns, irritability, increased sensory sensitivity, or a stronger need for rest and alone time.

Summer is an important time for recovery. Rest is not a reward; it is essential for regulation and wellbeing. Making space for quiet days, flexible routines, sensory-friendly environments, and reduced expectations helps Autistic people return to their natural window of tolerance and rebuild capacity.

If you or your child need extra support this holiday season, Pivot Wellness is here to help you understand burnout, honour capacity, and find rhythms that feel sustainable.

05/12/2025

Christmas can be magical — and overwhelming.
If your child needs predictability, quiet time, or a different kind of celebration, you’re not doing it wrong.

The holiday season brings changes to routines, new people, noisy spaces, bright lights, and social expectations. For many kids, that can feel exciting and exhausting. Your family is allowed to create a version of Christmas that feels safe, calm, and supportive.

This carousel explores:
• Why Christmas can feel tricky for some kids
• How to keep routines predictable
• Planning for sensory needs
• Setting realistic expectations
• Supporting emotional regulation after big days

There is no one correct way to “do Christmas” — do what works for your child and your family.

If you or your child need extra support this season, services are available (see final slide).

28/11/2025

Transitions at the end of the school year can feel big for kids – and for parents. Shifting routines, end-of-year events, and changes in classrooms add extra sensory, emotional, and cognitive load. If things feel harder right now, it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It means your child needs more support, not more demands.

At Pivot Wellness, we help neurodivergent children and families navigate transitions with safety, predictability, and identity-affirming care. You’re not alone in this.

26/11/2025

We are taking a Christmas break
• Closed 22 December 2025
• Reopening 5 January 2026
• Please note: Assessments completed after 24 November may require additional report time.

Thank you for being part of our community this year. We hope the break gives you space to rest, regulate and unmask where you can, finding comfort in the things that feel grounding and right for you. We look forward to reconnecting and supporting you again in the new year.

17/11/2025

How children play tells us more than we realise.

Play is the foundation of learning — it supports communication, emotional growth, problem-solving, creativity, sensory regulation, and self-expression. Children don’t play to learn. Learning naturally happens through play.

There are many different types of play, and none of them are “better” or “more advanced” than others. Children move between play styles depending on their energy, sensory needs, social comfort, development, and neurotype.

Unoccupied play, solitary play, onlooker play, parallel play, associative play, and cooperative play all have an important role. Each helps children understand their world, build confidence, and connect with others at their own pace.

At Pivot Wellness, we recognise that all forms of play are meaningful — and every child’s way of playing is valid.

✨ Which type of play does your child enjoy most right now?

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Campbelltown, SA
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