Neurominded

27/02/2026

✨New Resource Alert ✨

The incredible team at Square Peg Round Whole (SPRW) has released their new mini-ebook:

“Supporting Neurodivergent Students Back to School.”

This beautiful handbook has been created to support neurodivergent students, their families and educators as they navigate the transition back to school — a time that can bring a mix of emotions for everyone involved.

What we love most about this resource is that it centres lived experience. It’s practical, compassionate, and grounded in the voices of parents, young people, teachers, therapists and advocates. It acknowledges that every child, family and school is different — and that support should feel empowering, not overwhelming.

At Neurominded, we deeply value the work Square Peg Round Whole Public PAGE does in amplifying neurodivergent voices and advocating for inclusive, respectful practice. We are so grateful for the care, collaboration and expertise that has gone into this handbook.

If you are supporting a neurodivergent child heading back to school, this is a resource worth exploring. 💛

Thank you to the SPRW team and all contributors for creating something that helps families feel supported, understood and less alone.

25/02/2026

✨ Big things are coming...

Last week, Gee announced our 2026 Webinar Series, and the response has already been incredible.

This year, we're bringing you an inspiring series focused on inclusive practice and neuroaffirming learning.

👀Swipe through to explore the full 2026 lineup - including session topics, dates and what each webinar will cover.

Whether you join us for one session or the entire series, each webinar is designed to:

✔️Deepen understanding
✔️Build confidence
✔️Strengthen your capacity to create enviornments where all children and adults can thrive

📆Registration links are coming next week.

💬Want first access when they go live? Comment EARLY BIRD below and we'll send you the link before it’s shared publicly.

Let's make 2026 a year of meaningful impact.

23/02/2026

A huge shout out to Playgroup WA , with the support of Kiind , for creating an incredible new online resource hub supporting inclusive play and community practice.

This isn’t just a tip sheet — it’s a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed suite of resources including:

✔️ Practical tips for making playgroups more inclusive
✔️ An “All About Me” form to support understanding and connection
✔️ A wide range of downloadable visual supports
✔️ Guidance for supporting sensory experiences
✔️ An abundance of practical tip sheets
✔️ Inclusive play spaces across Perth

This is significant work that will go a long way in supporting community organisations, playgroups, and families to embed inclusive practice in meaningful, practical ways.

Resources like this shift the dial — from intention to action. 👏

Well done to everyone involved.

At Playgroup WA, we believe every child and family deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and safe at playgroup - no matter their ability, background, culture,

21/02/2026

Big conversations are coming.

Our upcoming webinar series is built on lived experience and grounded in real, cross sector expertise - from early childhood through to schools and community organisations.

Neuro-affirming. Practical. Honest.

Launching in just a couple of weeks. Stay tuned 👀

19/02/2026

🌟 Visual supports are powerful. They help all children engage, understand routines, and feel supported. But here’s the thing: not every visual support works in every service.

As consultants, we don’t just hand over a set of visuals and call it a day. We look at:

• The service context – what routines, spaces, and culture exist?
• The educators – what are their strengths, styles, and comfort with visuals?
• The children – their preferences, needs, and developmental stages.

Some visuals can be transferred across settings, but ultimately, effective supports are tailored. Just like a curriculum, they’re not plug-and-play.

Before you adopt any visual support, ask: Does this truly fit my environment? My team? The children in front of me?

Because inclusion isn’t about a list — it’s about what actually works here, now.

Image description: image shows a visual song choice board laying on a brightly coloured mat with a finger pointing towards the board.

17/02/2026

💡We were recently asked which professional development opportunities are beneficial to engage with.

There is no shortage of passionate professionals working toward more inclusive systems — and that’s encouraging.

But one question guides our recommendations:

Is lived experience embedded?

Are autistic voices shaping the narrative, or are they being interpreted?

Evidence matters. Research matters. But lived experience brings nuance, depth and authenticity that cannot be replicated from the outside.

If we want early learning environments where every child genuinely thrives, we must centre those who have walked that path.

Seek out conferences where autistic adults are keynote speakers.
Choose PD where lived experience informs practice.
Prioritise learning that is shaped from within the community.

Inclusion is strongest when it is informed by those it impacts ⚡

Image description: Image shows a professional learning session being led by Neurominded's Founder. Gee is standing at the front of a room talking to a room of professionals who are all sat at tables.

14/02/2026

Inclusion isn’t a one-off session — it’s something you build 🌟

Every inclusion project we work on comes with a living, growing Inclusion Toolkit 📝

As we move alongside services and organisations, this folder becomes theirs — holding PD materials, slides, resources, reflections, and practical tools that teams can return to, adapt, and build on over time.

Because sustainable inclusion isn’t about relying on external experts.
It’s about growing confidence, shared language, and capability within teams.

We don’t just deliver information — we help build something that lasts.

📷 Image description:
A blue NeuroMinded-branded folder displayed on a desk, labelled “This inclusion toolkit belongs to.” A notebook and pen rest on top of the folder, alongside a NeuroMinded-branded cup.

10/02/2026

So lovely to see our first training session together captured here 💚

We're incredibly excited to be working with the exceptional team at Green Leaves Early Learning Joondanna as this six-month project kicks off.

From the first meeting, it was clear what a passionate, thoughtful group of educators this is. We felt so warmly welcomed into such a beautiful service, and we're really looking foward to spending time getting to know the team and working alongside them throughout this journey.

A wonderful start to what we know will be a meaningful collaboration 🌱

09/02/2026

Back to school = big changes.

Talking makes transitions easier. 🗣️✨
That’s why we love what Two Way Street has created to support communication during these moments.

Link below 👇

Last year (or was it the year before), I posted some ‘conversation placemats’ to encourage conversations about starting back at school. It’s been on my mind again lately as my daughter shows signs of excitement, nervousness, and trepidation about her return to school.

05/02/2026

.“How much a child is able to learn is directly related to how safe they feel in their environment and with the people around them.”
— J.Milburn

✨Feeling safe is the foundation for learning — but it’s not the whole story.

Safety looks different for every child. It can be shaped by sensory needs, communication differences, relationships, past experiences, and what’s happening outside the learning environment too.

When we understand the whole child — not just their behaviour or academic skills — we’re better placed to create environments where learning can actually happen.

💚Safety first.
💛Then connection, understanding, and meaningful support.

03/02/2026

🌱 Top Tip for February: Make it concrete

Transitions can be one of the busiest (and hardest) parts of the day — especially when lots of pre-primary and kindy children are moving from the classroom into OSHC.

We recently supported an OSHC service where these transitions were feeling hectic and overwhelming. The fix? Simple and concrete.

The service introduced a rope system, giving children something physical to hold during transitions.
✔️ Clear
✔️ Predictable
✔️ Supportive

It doesn’t need to be expensive. While they purchased one option, they also used a thick rope and masking tape to mark where hands go. Same outcome, different tools.

Sometimes the most effective supports are the simplest — especially when they help children see, feel, and understand what’s expected.

📷 Image description:
Several young children standing outdoors during a transition, each holding onto a shared rope. The rope provides a clear, physical guide for where hands go, supporting safe and predictable movement between spaces.

01/02/2026

Gnowangerup Family Support Association - translating evidence into practice 🤩