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Neuroinclusion, 1 Merino Entrance, Perth (2026)

28/01/2026

✨ PERTH FAMILIES ✨
You’re invited to something we only do once a year 👀

Do you have a question or want a new perspective on whether occupational therapy is the right fit for your child? This is for you ✨

🧠 FREE Initial OT Clinic
📍 Osborne Park
⏱️ 15-minute in-person consult
🤍 With our Director, Claire Britton

This is for new paediatric clients only who want to explore whether neurodiversity-affirming OT is the right fit. There is no pressure, no obligation, just connection and clarity.

🗓 Saturday 14 February 2026
⚠️ Only 5 spots available (they go fast every year)

💬 Comment below or
📧 Email admin@neuroinclusion.com.au ASAP to secure your place.

Because access shouldn’t be hard and the first step matters. 💛

26/01/2026

Do you notice or know an adhd who experiences this? 💭

ADHD & black-and-white thinking 🧠⬛⬜
Also called all-or-nothing thinking, this ADHD cognitive style can make life feel like success or failure, perfect or pointless, calm or completely overwhelmed.

It’s a nervous system shortcut built for speed and safety.
But when everything lives at the extremes, the grey space (flexibility, regulation, self-compassion) gets squeezed out.

ADHD support isn’t about “thinking positive.”
It’s about building neurodiversity-affirming strategies that expand the grey so your brain can breathe.

Follow for neurodiversity-affirming ADHD education that centres nervous systems ✨

23/01/2026

🍽️ Neurodiversity-affirming meal times are about regulation, safety, and positive relationships with food.

A truly neuro-affirming meal time means everyone is supported to meet their unique nervous system needs so that engaging with food feels safer, more familiar, and more enjoyable.

That can look like:
✨ Being in the same space to co-regulate (only if it supports regulation)
✨ Using preferred interests & technology to build positive associations
✨ Seating that supports posture and sensory needs
✨ Sharing meals with people who feel safe and familiar
✨ Older family members supporting calm connection
✨ Doing parallel activities to reduce pressure to eat
✨ Food that honours individual needs and preferences without shame

Because regulation comes before nutrition goals.
Connection comes before expectations.
Autonomy comes before “rules.”

💛 If you want practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies you can actually use at home, we’ve created a brand new ebook to support meal times with compassion and flexibility.

👉 Comment MEALTIMES or DM us and we’ll send you the link!

19/01/2026

Do you agree? 👍

It’s not the volume of your voice.
Not the firmness of your tone.
Not the fear of your punishments.

✅ It’s the strength of your connection that creates real behavioural change.

When people feel safe, understood and respected, their nervous system settles.
And when the nervous system settles, learning, regulation and understanding can actually happen.

Behaviour is communication.
Connection is the intervention.

Especially for neurodivergent children and adults who have spent a lifetime being corrected instead of connected. 🤍

Connection and coregulation is always the best tool for behaviour support. This is regardless of age, neurotype, culture and identity. Everyone deserves to feel seen, validated and included as their true self 🧠

Save this. Share it. And let’s do better than compliance.

18/01/2026

New research just dropped 📚🧠

A 2026 study in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy found that children’s sensory reactivity is strongly linked to parental stress 🧠

Translation?
It’s not “behaviour.”
It’s not “poor parenting.”
It’s nervous systems interacting.

When children experience sensory overwhelm, under-responsiveness, or sensory seeking, parents carry the invisible load of constant co-regulation, advocacy, and adaptation, often without recognition or support.

This research reinforces what autistic families and neurodivergent communities have been saying for years:
✨ sensory needs impact the whole family
✨ stress is a systemic outcome, not a personal failure
✨ families deserve support before burnout (not just after a diagnosis)

✅ Sensory-informed, family-centred, neurodiversity-affirming support isn’t optional.
It’s essential.

📖 Muñoz-Sánchez et al., 2026 | AJOT

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11/01/2026

Sensory seeking is the nervous system communicating a need to regulate that deserves support rather than shame. 💫

Many neurodivergent people seek movement, pressure, sound, textures or visual input because it helps them feel safe, focused and regulated 🧠

It can look like:
✨ constant movement or crashing
✨ touching or fidgeting
✨ chewing clothing or pencils
✨ loving strong flavours,
✨ bright lights
✨ playing or making loud music

📌 How OTs support sensory seekers
Neurodiversity-affirming OTs try to understand it. We assess sensory needs, identify what supports regulation, adapt environments, and provide practical strategies that respect autonomy. 🧠

📌 Why infantilising supports are a problem
Teens and adults are often given tools called “toys” or reward systems. This can create shame, ignore identity and prioritise “looking compliant” over feeling regulated. Support should be individualised, holistic and collaborative. 🌈

📚 Our new Sensory Seeking eBook explores the why, the nervous system, and practical strategies you can use right away.

📩 Want the link?
👉 Comment “SENSORY” or DM us and we’ll send it to you.

11/01/2026

📘 New Resource Alert: Sensory Seeking eBook Now Available! 🎉

At Neuroinclusion, we know that understanding sensory needs is essential for creating truly inclusive environments where neurodivergent people can thrive. That’s why we’re excited to share our latest resource with you:

👉 Sensory Seeking eBook is our new neurodiversity-affirming guide written by a neurodivergent occupational therapist.

This eBook dives deep into:
✨ What sensory seeking really looks like
✨ Why it matters for regulation, engagement and wellbeing
✨ Practical strategies you can start using today at home, in the classroom, in clinic, or in community spaces

Whether you’re a parent, educator, therapist, or support worker, this resource helps you move from guesswork to confidence. This equips you with the knowledge to support sensory seekers with respect, empathy and effectiveness.

📥 Small investment. Big impact.
Make sensory seeking understood and design environments that let every body and mind flourish.

🔗 Grab your copy here: https://www.neuroinclusion.com.au/product-page/sensory-seeking-ebook

10/01/2026

NEURODIVERGENCE & DRIVING 🚗✨

Driving is a meaningful occupation that supports independence, employment, community access, choice, control and social connection. Occupational therapists support safe, confident and skilled driving for people across the neurodivergent spectrum.

🔎 Important reminder:
NOT ALL TYPES OF NEURODIVERGENCE = UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Eligibility to drive is determined through specific on- and off-road assessments completed by a Driver Trained OT and GP, based on legal fitness-to-drive standards. Support, adjustments and the right pathway matter.

🧭 What Driver Trained Occupational Therapists do (Australia):
• Complete clinical off-road and on-road driving assessments
• Provide reports to licensing authorities
• Recommend strategies, supports & vehicle modifications
• Understand sensory, attention and regulation differences
• Advocate with licensing agencies
• Support NDIS participants where appropriate
• Explore alternative transport options when needed

🆚 Driving Instructors ≠ Driving OTs
Driving instructors teach road rules and vehicle handling (important!)
They are not trained to assess medical fitness to drive, complete licensing reports, or clinically support neurodivergent needs. Best outcomes happen when instructors work with a Driver Trained OT, rather than instead of one.

🛣️ Accessing a Driving OT:
• Ask your GP or health professional
• Self-refer to a Driver Trained OT service
• Use NDIS funding under Improved Daily Living where it aligns to goals
• Search via Occupational Therapy Australia and filter for “Driver Trained”

⚖️ Licensing outcome ≠ quality of OT
Not everyone will obtain a licence. That disappointment is valid.
Driving OTs balance goals, legal responsibility, safety, and thorough assessment. Outcomes must be both supportive and safe.

📚 Important resource to know:
The 2022 Assessing Fitness to Drive standards recognise autism as needing individual assessment, not blanket assumptions.

💙 Neurodivergent people deserve equitable access to driving pathways, informed support, and clinicians who understand their brains.

08/01/2026

Following our team’s PD from Sue McCabe yesterday, we have to share more about OTs and sleep. 💤

Understanding how sleep works can make a huge difference to how we support ourselves (and our kids and clients) to rest well 😴

🧠 Process S – Sleep Pressure
This is our homeostatic sleep drive. The longer we’re awake, the more “sleep pressure” builds, making us feel sleepier as the day goes on. It’s driven by the build-up of adenosine in the brain.
☕ Caffeine blocks adenosine, which is why it helps us feel more awake.
🏃‍♂️ More activity and exertion during the day → greater sleep pressure → often better sleep quality and quantity.

🌗 Process C – Circadian Rhythm
This is our internal body clock ⏰ It helps our body recognise when it’s time to be alert and when it’s time to sleep.
☀️ Morning light is the strongest signal, suppressing melatonin and promoting wakefulness.
🌙 Reducing light exposure in the evening supports melatonin release and prepares the body for sleep.

🛌 Sleep Architecture
This is the structure of our sleep, cycling through stages (NREM 1, 2, 3 and REM) in 90–110 minute cycles.
🌊 Deep sleep dominates earlier in the night, with REM increasing toward morning.
This patterned cycling supports memory, learning, emotional regulation, and overall health. Differences in sleep architecture can signal sleep disorders.

💡 Key takeaways:
✔️ Light matters
✔️ Routine helps
✔️ Movement supports sleep pressure
✔️ Neurodivergent people may have unique sleep needs and honouring this is important

If this was helpful, save this post for later and share with someone who struggles with sleep ✨

07/01/2026

You are not a burden 💛

You are not a burden for having support needs that others don’t.

You are not a burden for needing a familiar person to co-regulate with.

You are not a burden for requiring sensory supports to feel safe and regulated.

You are not a burden for relying on therapy to process your emotions.

You are not a burden for having boundaries that protect your health.

You are not a burden for needing reminders or help with daily tasks.

You are not a burden for using communication aids and supports.

Your needs are human needs.
Support is not something you have to earn.

Interdependence is how humans are meant to thrive. 🌱

If this resonates, save this post for the days the shame creeps in.

And if you support someone else, let this be your reminder to meet needs with compassion, not judgement. 💬✨

06/01/2026

✨ HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT ✨

We are beyond excited to share that Neuroinclusion is expanding to MELBOURNE ✨

✅ From February 2026, our neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapy services will officially be available in-person in Victoria.

🗺️ This expansion has been a long-held dream. Growing up in Western Melbourne, I’ve always aimed to support more neurodivergent children, teens, adults and families with care that is affirming, ethical and grounded in lived experience 💛

✨ What this means:
• Neurodiversity-affirming OT
• Strengths-based, individualised support
• Experienced clinicians who get it

📣 Spots are already filling fast, so if you’re in Melbourne and have been waiting for Neuroinclusion, now is the best time.

👉 Send through your enquiries ASAP to secure a place for February 2026.

Melbourne, we can’t wait to work alongside you 🫶

05/01/2026

Have you heard of this? 👂

Emotion Coaching is a neurodiversity-affirming strategy to process and understand emotions. 💛

💻 Developed by Dr John Gottman Emotion Coaching is a 5-step, relational approach that builds emotional intelligence, regulation and connection.

💡 Instead of asking “How do we stop this behaviour?”
Emotion Coaching asks “What is this emotion trying to tell us?”

🧠✨ Emotion Coaching supports all of neurodiversity to:
• recognise emotions as they happen
• name and validate emotional experiences
• feel safe enough to express big feelings
• learn regulation skills over time (not in the moment of distress)

📚 It’s strengths-based, connection-focused, and grounded in the belief that emotions are information to be processed and understood.

When we prioritise relationship over control, we create emotionally safe spaces where children, teens and adults can grow, self-advocate and regulate in ways that work for their nervous system.

Because emotional skills aren’t taught through compliance.
They’re learned through connection 🤍

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