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is backed by a team of education + allied health professionals providing training, supervision and a range of products to champion a world where difference is expected, access is assumed and everyone belongs.

Mothers Day 💐Looking for a simple way to support connection and communication this Mother’s Day? Download this communica...
09/05/2026

Mothers Day 💐

Looking for a simple way to support connection and communication this Mother’s Day? Download this communication board to give everyone a way to participate in conversations, make choices, share messages, and celebrate in ways that feel meaningful to them.

Whether you’re at home, school, a café, or celebrating with family or friends, this board can support chatting about gifts, activities, favourite people, and special moments.

🔗 Download it from our website: https://www.treehousetraining.com/shop/p/mothers-day-chat-board

Teacher Assistants are often supporting some of the most vulnerable and overwhelmed children in our schools.They are the...
06/05/2026

Teacher Assistants are often supporting some of the most vulnerable and overwhelmed children in our schools.
They are the people navigating the hardest moments of the day; when a child is distressed, dysregulated, unable to meet expectations, or struggling to remain connected within the classroom environment.

This professional learning session has been designed specifically with that role in mind.

Together we will explore:
• understanding behaviour as communication
• recognising signs of overwhelm before escalation occurs
• supporting regulation in the moment
• practical neuro-affirming strategies that can be implemented immediately in real classrooms
• approaches that support safety, connection, and meaningful participation

This session is not about compliance or controlling behaviour.
It is about understanding the needs underneath behaviour, reducing distress, and creating environments where children are more able to function, learn, and remain connected.

Your registration now also includes a set of our double sided PVC visuals to take back to your setting and use immediately.

📍 Launceston
📅 Thursday June 5 (Student Free Day)

Places are limited.
Register: https://www.treehousetraining.com/our-courses

05/05/2026

Not all communication milestones are big or obvious.
Sometimes progress looks like:
• a single word
• a gesture
• exploring a new AAC button
• a small attempt to connect
And every one of these moments matters.

Celebrate every success — big or small.
Communication develops over time, through repeated attempts and experiences. When we pause to notice and respond to these small steps, we reinforce something important:
👉 Communication is valued in all its forms.
Those small moments are what build confidence, connection, and future communication.
Keep noticing.
Keep responding.
Keep celebrating.

28/04/2026

Transitions are much harder when they happen unexpectedly.
When a child doesn’t know a change is coming, it can feel overwhelming and difficult to process.
This is often when we see distress or difficulty moving on.
Not because they won’t transition
but because they didn’t have time to adjust.
Supporting transitions starts before the change.
This might look like:
• offering gentle time cues as preparation
• using visuals to show what is coming next
• sharing “we’re nearly finished” to signal a shift
• talking through what the transition will involve
These supports are about predictability and safety, not pressure or compliance.

Here’s Bel and Lyndsay behind the scenes creating our online courses! 🎥Our on-demand modules are made for busy educators...
24/04/2026

Here’s Bel and Lyndsay behind the scenes creating our online courses! 🎥

Our on-demand modules are made for busy educators who want practical, evidence-informed strategies they can access on demand (no scheduling gymnastics required).

Each module includes:
✨ Engaging, high-quality video training
✨ Thoughtful reflection prompts
✨ Ready-to-use tools for your classroom or care setting

Professional development that works around you? Yes please 🙌

Explore our resources via: https://www.treehousetraining.com/shop

21/04/2026

Follow the AAC user’s lead.
We often see AAC used most during structured tasks or adult led activities.
But communication doesn’t live there
The most powerful opportunities sit inside what someone is already drawn to
What they’re noticing
What they’re doing
What feels good in their body
When we model language in those moments, we’re not adding demand
We’re adding meaning
This is what supports communication to be used beyond the moment
Across people, places, and experiences
Start with them
Then bring the language

14/04/2026

One strategy won’t work in every state.
We all move through different states across the day. Calm, engaged, overwhelmed, anxious, tired. These states require different kinds of support.

What works when a child is calm often won’t work when they are overwhelmed.
Same child, different state, different support needed.

When we continue with the same approach regardless of state, we often see escalation, resistance, and increased distress.
When we adjust in response to the moment, we support regulation, safety, and connection.

This might mean reducing demands, changing how we communicate, allowing space, or pausing before trying to teach or problem solve.

Support needs to flex with energy, emotions, and context.
That is not inconsistency. That is responsive practice.

12/04/2026

Tiny tweak, big difference!

This dragon toy had buttons that were hard to see and tricky to find. Two contrasting foam dots later, the buttons are now easier to spot, easier to press, and offer a tactile cue too.

Simple changes can make play more accessible for many children.

InclusiveEducation SensoryPlay

We believe playgrounds and parks should be welcoming and accessible to everyone. That’s why we’re so inspired by one of ...
10/04/2026

We believe playgrounds and parks should be welcoming and accessible to everyone. That’s why we’re so inspired by one of our future changemakers, 12 year old Addie. She has launched a Change.org petition advocating for communication boards in local playgrounds.

If you’d like to support Addie and this important initiative, here’s the petition: 🔗 https://c.org/JGWW8XjBX7

[Visual description: A bright cartoon image shows three children at a playground pointing to a large communication chat board with simple symbol icons.]

01/04/2026

Tuesday Tip… on a Wednesday.
Yesterday didn’t go to plan.
The day filled up, priorities shifted, and we responded to what was needed in the moment.
And maybe that’s the point.
The work we do, in classrooms, at home, and in everyday interactions, isn’t about sticking rigidly to a plan.
It’s about being responsive to the need of the day.
So here’s today’s tip:
When behaviour escalates, reduce words — not support.
In heightened states, language becomes harder to process.
What can feel like helpful explaining, prompting, or questioning can quickly become overwhelming.
More words don’t create clarity in these moments.
They add to the load.
When we reduce our language, we reduce the demand.
This doesn’t mean stepping back.
It means adjusting how support is offered.
Stay close.
Stay calm.
Say less.
Support doesn’t disappear — it becomes easier to access.




29/03/2026

We’ve all had that set of visuals — peeling, bent, taped back together.
This is your sign to upgrade.
Durable. Waterproof. Life-proof.

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