Bloom Developmental Center

Bloom Developmental Center Child Development Specialist-Ashley Gillespie

Therapeutic services for children with autism and the professionals who support them

09/08/2025

Join me in my love 6-week series if you want to learn how to use your therapeutic self!

Each of these researchers has been a pioneer in advancing our understanding of child development. My approach with autis...
08/29/2025

Each of these researchers has been a pioneer in advancing our understanding of child development.

My approach with autistic children and their families is based on their work.

Who is your favorite researcher?

07/04/2025

Its's Giving Tuesday!🌞

Head on over to the IRS website and research the nonprofits financials before you decide to donate!

👉Support a small organization to make the most impact with your donation.

07/02/2025

Your friendly child development therapist here to remind you to put away the toys and have a fun, engaging interaction with children with autism! They need you emotional feedback and nurturing connection to develop and grow!

07/01/2025

When supporting autistic children, social and emotional learning should not be an afterthought! It should be the very foundation upon which all other interventions are built. While traditional approaches often prioritize academic skills, speech, or behavior management, research and real-world experience show that a child’s ability to regulate emotions, build relationships, and understand social interactions is critical to their overall development and well-being.

Autistic children often experience the world differently, which can make navigating emotions and social situations challenging. By prioritizing social and emotional learning, we provide them with the tools to understand their own emotions, recognize emotions in others, develop critical thinking skills, and build meaningful relationships. Without these fundamental skills, other interventions, whether focused on academics, communication, or daily living skills, may not be as effective because a child who is overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected will struggle to engage in learning.

A child who learns to express emotions appropriately, self-regulate, and engage in meaningful interactions will have a stronger sense of self, greater resilience, and better social relationships throughout life. These skills extend beyond therapy sessions or classrooms; they impact how a child navigates friendships, family relationships, and future professional interactions.

So let's focus on playing and natural interactions that do so much for an autistic child's development!

06/30/2025

Every child learns through the context of relationships!

Access my course👩🏼‍💻 “Autism and Relationships: The Keys to Development” through the 🔗 in my bio.

Learn a fresh perspective of how to support children with autism through relational contexts. More information about the course in the link!!

06/28/2025

The relationship you have with the child you are working with makes a HUMONGOUS difference in their developmental progress.

Did you know that there are 4 types relationships that matter in child-centered autism therapeutic care?

1. Parent-Child Relationships👨‍👩‍👦: This is the #1 most important relationship! Your child learns how to react and manage emotions from watching you!! You are the model.

2. Clinician-Parent Relationships🙋‍♀️👩‍💻: This relationship is vital as the clinician AND parents need to be involved in goal setting and the ex*****on of the strategies discussed!

3. Clinician-Child Relationship👩‍⚕️👦: My favorite part! I must establish positive, caring relationships so that these kids trust me and feel empowered to grow!

4. Professional-Professional Relationship👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️: It is so important to collaborate with other professionals so that we can all grow, especially with increasing research and new models for approaching autism therapy.

06/27/2025

I’m not just a therapist working with children on the autism spectrum. I’m someone with a deep, personal connection to this mission. My cousin Hailey, who is profoundly autistic, is the reason I do this work with such passion. Every day, I feel blessed to be living out my purpose, supporting children with autism and their families. This work is my ministry, my calling, and I truly believe it’s a gift from God to serve in this way. I’m committed to making a difference and empowering every child to reach their full potential as well as help professionals learn how to engage and support autistic children. 💙

Together, we can create a world where all children are seen, heard, and supported. Let’s continue to make a lasting impact, one step at a time. 🙌

06/25/2025

Health and Human Services just announced today, 4/16/25, that they will release more information about the research they are working on to find the reason in the rise of children diagnosed with autism in 2-3 weeks.

What are your thoughts on just studying environmental factors? Do you think it could be genetic also?

06/10/2025

Focusing on emotional connection, movement, and fun is the best way to get autistic children to interact and engage together!

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League City, TX
77503

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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