Neurominded

19/09/2025

✨ Excited to be attending Perth’s first-ever PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Conference!

It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and share knowledge around PDA, an area of growing importance in understanding and supporting our neurodivergent community.

Looking forward to hearing from leading voices, deepening our understanding, and bringing fresh insights back into our work.

Thank you to Inaugural PDA Conference Australia 2025 for making this happen!

Such an important step for Perth — and so exciting to see this conversation happening locally! 💡

16/09/2025

Let’s talk reward charts.

We'll admit it — we're not huge fans of reward charts. They probably deserve a whole post on their own. But since they’re still so widely used, let’s at least pause and look at them through a neurodivergent lens.

What are we actually rewarding? Too often, we see children being rewarded for things like “sitting still” or “listening with their whole body.”

But here’s the problem: those aren’t indicators of learning or engagement. They’re neuronormative expectations — standards that many neurodivergent children simply can’t (and shouldn’t have to) meet in order to be seen as “good.”

When we reward compliance over authenticity, we risk teaching children that who they are isn’t enough. Instead, what if we shifted the focus to rewarding curiosity, problem-solving, kindness, persistence, creativity — the things that truly matter?

Reward charts may be common practice, but it’s time we ask: who benefits, and at what cost?

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14/09/2025

15 years of working together - and counting!

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12/09/2025

FREE downloadable resources for Educators 🌟

Did you know Neurominded® has a range of free downloadable resources on our website?!

These resources have been specifically designed for educational settings, ensuring Educators have access to high quality resources to support their inclusion efforts.

Check out the link below ⬇

https://neurominded.com.au/resources/

09/09/2025

Gee recently led a powerful session on “Exploring the Heterogeneous Presentation of Autism – The Invisible Experiences of Neurodivergence.” 💙✨

She celebrated the richness and diversity of autistic experiences, reminding us that every neurodivergent person brings their own strengths, insights, and ways of seeing the world.

It was inspiring to be in a room full of educators committed to creating spaces where every individual can be authentically themselves and truly thrive. 🌟

Image description: Gee wears a royal blue blouse whilst standing at the front of a room, speaking to a group. Behind her, a large presentation slide reads “Exploring the Heterogeneous Presentation of Autism – The Invisible Experiences of Neurodivergence." The classroom wall features bird and Aboriginal print designs.

07/09/2025

🌟 MyTime Group Update! 🌟

We’re over halfway through our first term of the MyTime group, and what an amazing journey it’s been so far!

It’s been such a joy getting to know our wonderful families and spending precious time with their little ones. 💙

If you or someone you know could benefit from a supportive space for parents and carers, there’s still time to join us!

Check out our linked flyer below for all the details — we’d love to welcome you into the group.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:faee3c22-31d7-45e3-bb8e-5589e2f7c8af

04/09/2025

🌟 Tip of the Month: Inclusion Starts with Intentional Language

The words we use shape how children feel, how they learn — and whether they truly feel they belong.

This month, we’re reflecting on everyday language in early childhood spaces.

💡 Small shifts = big impact.

👉 Swipe through for 3 inclusive language shifts you can try today.

01/09/2025

✨ Project Spotlight ✨

We’re proud to be partnering with the dedicated team at Methodist Ladies' College ELC through the Innovative Solutions Funding program — a 7-month journey focused on strengthening inclusive practice across their early learning environments.

It’s been a privilege to support this work so far through onsite coaching, professional learning, and ongoing reflective practice. The team’s commitment to creating inclusive, responsive learning spaces for every child has been nothing short of inspiring.

We're now midway through the project and already seeing powerful shifts in thinking and practice. Can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together in the months ahead.

Image description: our founder, Gee standing with the team of MLC ELC, all standing and looking at the camera and smiling.

28/08/2025

Neurominded® is officially trademarked! 💥

Neurominded® is now a registered trademark — a symbol of where we’ve been and where we’re going.

With every step, we stay committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families, and educators.

We couldn’t have done it without the support of our community! 💜

26/08/2025

Supporting Inclusive Education with The Universal Sandpit 🌍✨

At Neurominded, we’re passionate about creating spaces where every learner feels seen, supported, and empowered. That’s why we love The Universal Sandpit – a free, creative online resource developed by education specialist Craig Smith to help make learning more inclusive for all students.

The site offers a wide range of innovative tools that support:
✅ Differentiated learning
✅ Executive functioning
✅ Student interests and motivation
✅ Lesson planning with inclusion in mind
✅ Accessible assignment breakdowns
✅ Social-emotional learning and more

Whether you’re an educator, parent, or inclusion advocate, The Universal Sandpit is a great place to explore new ways to design learning that works for everyone.

🔗 Check it out:

AI Tools for inclusive schools

26/08/2025

Exciting news from Child Australia! 🥳

The ECEC WA Grant Program application deadline has been extended to 8th September!

Did you know successful grant recipients can partner with Neurominded to explore tailored training packages?
If you’ve been dreaming up an innovative, impactful project for your community — now’s your chance!

22/08/2025

🌳 Excursion Fun with Family Day Care!

Our outing to the local park was filled with fresh air, exploration, movement, and learning moments. 🌞 We modelled using a visual timer app to make waiting for a turn much easier - building independence, patience and play skills in a natural setting. 💪

Image description: Gee is kneeling next to a young child near a merry go round play equipment. Gee is holding up her phone as the child is carefully watching the timer and waiting for his turn.