Boise Music Therapy Company

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If you’ve ever felt guilty because you don’t enjoy playing pretend games with your kids, you’re not alone.Play doesn’t h...
03/14/2026

If you’ve ever felt guilty because you don’t enjoy playing pretend games with your kids, you’re not alone.

Play doesn’t have to be perfect or Pinterest-worthy to support your child’s development. Research shows that play helps build executive functioning, emotional regulation, and connection—especially for neurodivergent kids.

In this blog post, we break down the neuroscience of play and share simple, practical ways you can use play at home to support your child’s brain and nervous system.

If you want a clearer understanding of why play works and how to use it in everyday moments, this post will help.

This is the girl who loved music before she even knew why.Who knew she would grow up to use music to help autistic and A...
03/14/2026

This is the girl who loved music before she even knew why.

Who knew she would grow up to use music to help autistic and ADHD kids communicate, regulate their nervous systems, and feel understood.

As parents, we have to pause and ask ourselves why we want our kids to wear certain clothes. Is it truly about their com...
02/20/2026

As parents, we have to pause and ask ourselves why we want our kids to wear certain clothes. Is it truly about their comfort and function, or is it about social expectations, family pressure, or the image we feel responsible to uphold?

Clothing can either support a child’s nervous system and help them learn, move, and regulate, or it can become another daily battle that serves everyone but them.

When we shift from “How does this look?” to “How does this support my child?” we begin parenting from clarity instead of pressure.

If you are ready to think differently about regulation, autonomy, and what your child actually needs to thrive, join us at the free, virtual, Parent the Child You Have Summit on March 13th.

Follow the link in my bio or go to https://www.everybrainisdifferent.com/summit to save your spot.

In addition to just being the tool that it is, clothing is a constant sensory input for many autistic and ADHD kids. If ...
02/20/2026

In addition to just being the tool that it is, clothing is a constant sensory input for many autistic and ADHD kids. If something feels itchy, tight, stiff, or unpredictable, their nervous system can become escalated before the day even begins.

When a child is already internally overwhelmed by discomfort, it doesn’t take much, a transition, a loud classroom, a small frustration, to push them into meltdown. This is not because they’re defiant, but because their system was already overloaded.

Sometimes what looks like behavior is accumulated sensory strain.

Kids will have much better behavior and, more importantly, nervous system regulation, when we shift from “Why won’t you just wear it?” to “What does your nervous system need to feel safe?”

If you want deeper understanding of regulation, autonomy, and how to truly parent the child you have, join us at the free, virtual, Parent the Child You Have Summit on March 13th.

Follow the link in my bio or go to https://www.everybrainisdifferent.com/summit to save your spot.

When your child refuses to wear something, they’re not being stubborn. They’re protecting their nervous system. For auti...
02/18/2026

When your child refuses to wear something, they’re not being stubborn. They’re protecting their nervous system. For autistic and ADHD kids, clothing isn’t just fabric. It’s sensory input that includes texture, tightness, seams, and ultimately predictability.

If it doesn’t feel safe, their brain registers it as a threat, and a nervous system in threat mode can’t learn, regulate, or connect.

Before you push an outfit on your kid, pause and ask: Is this about social expectations or sensory safety?

If this resonated with you and you’re ready to go even deeper, I want to personally invite you to the Parent the Child You Have Summit.

This free, virtual event is designed to help you shift from confusion to understanding. We will have expert insight from parents who get it, practical tools, and honest conversations about raising neurodivergent kids.

Follow the link in my bio or go to https://www.everybrainisdifferent.com/summit to register for the summit.

My mother-in-law always told me that when I have an anxiety attack, I should get a temperature change and put ice on my ...
02/04/2026

My mother-in-law always told me that when I have an anxiety attack, I should get a temperature change and put ice on my forehead.

I brushed it off at first, but it turns out she was right.

A quick temperature shift can calm the nervous system and help the brain break out of that anxious spiral.

This is especially true for autistic and ADHD kids whose bodies move into overwhelm fast. Sometimes the simplest tools are the ones that work because they give the body a clear signal of safety.

If your child struggles with anxiety, sensory overload, or shutdowns, temperature strategies can be a powerful part of their regulation toolbox.

Comment PODCAST or follow the link in bio to listen to episode 151 of the Every Brain is Different podcast for more strategies on how to help your child manage anxiety.

One thing we see again and again with neurodivergent kids is how quickly anxiety can take over the entire body.In episod...
02/03/2026

One thing we see again and again with neurodivergent kids is how quickly anxiety can take over the entire body.

In episode 151 of the Every Brain is Different podcast, Ryan Miele shared a moment from a classroom where a deeply anxious child was given Turbobo, and within thirty seconds, their crying stopped, their fidgeting settled, and they were able to rejoin the lesson. That is the power of regulation.

When autistic and ADHD kids are overwhelmed, their brains get stuck in that anxiety spin, and they lose access to the skills they normally have. A grounding tool gives the body something solid to hold so the brain can come back online. This is why regulation has to come before engagement, connection, or learning. When a child melts down or shuts down during anxiety, it is not defiance. It is physiology, and they deserve tools that help them find their center again.

To hear more strategies on how to manage anxiety, comment PODCAST or follow the link in bio to listen to episode 151 of the Every Brain is Different podcast.

There is grief in releasing what we thought things would look like. Most parents don’t talk about this part, but it’s re...
01/27/2026

There is grief in releasing what we thought things would look like. Most parents don’t talk about this part, but it’s real. When you’re raising autistic or ADHD kids, the picture you once held in your mind often shifts, not because anything is wrong, but because your child is showing you who they truly are. Accepting that can bring both relief and heartbreak at the same time.

Letting go of the old story isn’t failure. It’s making room for a relationship that’s actually grounded in your child’s needs, not expectations. When we release the pressure of the “shoulds,” we create space for connection, safety, and a version of family life that works for the nervous systems in the room. If this is where you are right now, you’re not alone.

If you want to hear more about letting go of the "shoulds" of parenting, comment SUMMIT to register for our live, online summit featuring Jessica and Samantha as keynote speakers. Jessica will be speaking about letting go of "normal" and releasing the "shoulds" of parenting. Samantha will be speaking about connecting with your child in their own way. We will also have other guests and do Q&A. It all goes live on March 13, 2026. If you can’t join us live, become a VIP and get the replays!

If you have concerns about your child's development, start supporting them now.Early progress doesn’t come from waiting....
01/23/2026

If you have concerns about your child's development, start supporting them now.

Early progress doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from connection, practice, and understanding.

Listen to episode 149 of the Every Brain is Different podcast for the full interview with Dr. Temple Grandin.

Early support matters for an autistic child.Waiting doesn’t help kids catch up.If your child isn’t talking and shows aut...
01/21/2026

Early support matters for an autistic child.

Waiting doesn’t help kids catch up.

If your child isn’t talking and shows autistic traits, you don’t need to wait for an official diagnosis to start supporting them.

If you're not sure where to start, follow the link in bio to download the "Ultimate Guide to Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child" to get started.

A meltdown from noise, lights, crowds, or overwhelm isn’t misbehavior. It’s a nervous system asking for safety.When we, ...
01/20/2026

A meltdown from noise, lights, crowds, or overwhelm isn’t misbehavior. It’s a nervous system asking for safety.

When we, as parents, respond with understanding instead of punishment, kids learn they’re not wrong for having needs.

Listen to episode 149 of the Every Brain is Different podcast to hear the full conversation.

01/16/2026

Samantha and Lauren share practical ways to ensure neurodivergent kids receive more positive than negative feedback, focusing on connection over correction. They explore strategies like praising effort, naming invisible skills, using descriptive feedback, and catching small moments to help children feel truly seen without shame. The episode also offers reflective questions for parents and highlights supportive resources to help build a predictable, strengths-based home environment.

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