Bloom Developmental Center

Bloom Developmental Center Child Development Specialist-Ashley Gillespie

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

01/29/2026

I’m not sure who this message is for but if you are a professional and don’t know how to counter balance a child’s mood or support emotions please message me about mentoring!

So my question is, “why aren’t graduate programs teaching professionals how to coach and support parents?” There are man...
01/28/2026

So my question is, “why aren’t graduate programs teaching professionals how to coach and support parents?”

There are many great relationship based approaches out there where the professionals coach the parent. Make sure to check out and her work with parents using the PLAY project!

01/26/2026

I love getting videos like this from parents I have supported! When this parent came to me for help with her child she didn’t know how to engage her in play, was constantly struggling with challenging behaviors, and felt overwhelmed with the constant communication barriers.

After just one week of intensive support now I am getting videos like this daily! The child is engaged, and learning to regulate her emotions!

DM if you are a parent and want to learn how to do this at home!

01/25/2026

Instead of using visual feeling charts to support this toddlers emotional learning I’m going to be using affect-based learning!

How are you managing biting with the autistic kiddos you support?

01/24/2026

If you don’t look back to where you have come from you are not reflecting!

Learning to attune and challenge a child correctly was a challenge for me for a while! It makes you a great professional if you acknowledge your weakness and seek to get better at it!

If you need help with your sessions, ask me about mentoring!

01/23/2026

The emotional energy you bring to the child is what drives their learning, regulation, and engagement.

Affect is not just used to share joy it can be used to set boundaries, calm a child’s nervous system, and teach safety.

What are your biggest challenges with affect as a parent or professional?

Thanks to for sharing all her knowledge from her experiences with the PLAY Project!

01/21/2026

In 2026 we are not showing a child a picture of a mad face and giving sensory fidgets and leaving them alone. Emotional regulation is built through relationships, attunement, and co regulation.

If you don’t know how to use your affect to set boundaries or counter regulate ask me about mentoring!

01/19/2026

How do you support an autistic child that only wants to play with object or toys?

Even in my limited environment I still have kiddos that get self involved with the stuffies or even something on the wall. Instead of just taking it away try joining them innit and then introducing movement. Make sure your affect is fun. Be patient and see what happens!

Where do you get stuck in sessions like this?

01/17/2026

This first video is an introduction into the series. I will be posting weekly updates on their individual and collective progress. Some weeks I might showcase emotional learning moments or explain in detail what I am analyzing about their interactions with me and my husband as well as each other.

I play with these kiddos for 9 hours each week. I hope you enjoy!

I am so thankful for every single person who watches my videos and experiences joy, learning, and validation! My social ...
01/16/2026

I am so thankful for every single person who watches my videos and experiences joy, learning, and validation!

My social media is not a business. I use it to show people what connection with autistic children looks like and inspire parents and professionals globally!

I understand some people may disagree with me and that’s ok! They don’t have to watch my videos.

Special thanks to all my families that believe in my mission and allow their children to be a part of it!

01/15/2026

This is my opinion:

A piece of paper or “approval” from the state doesn’t mean you know how to engage autistic kids. There are so many “seasoned” therapists walking this earth that have no idea how to support autistic kids but, “oh, they have a license”.

I don’t believe in the system because I don’t think outside agencies should be telling professionals or parents what type of intervention or how much therapy a child should receive. I understand that most families have to go through insurance to receive help but I’m an advocate for reforming the system because I’ve seen how broken it truly is. We all need to be advocating at the state level.

Practice, mentoring, time, and studying are more valuable than passing a test.

So if you’re like me and a rebel, just know it’s ok to not follow the norm. Hopefully by watching my videos you can see the amount of time and attention I have put into developing my craft.

01/14/2026

It takes real therapeutic skill to engage any autistic child without toys so if you need help ask me about mentoring!

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