Bloom Developmental Center

12/18/2025

These sessions are challenging that’s why being self aware is a crucial skill to master as a professional.

If you’re feeling reflective, share what the most challenging part is for you in these moments!

Also, I will never advocate for toys in therapy unless the child is symbolic and can engage with you, not just the toy. If you are using toys still, try to engage the child with movement instead!

12/18/2025

There is nothing more important than a purposeful and attuned interaction!

Supporting skills in isolation is not the answer. Developing the whole child is!

12/17/2025

12/12/2025

Supporting parents to understand their autistic child’s development and know how to connect with them at home, set boundaries and challenge them is extremely important!

My aunt was never supported in this way and it’s unfortunate for my cousin because she kept growing older but never developed new milestones and skills.

Please, please, please learn how to empower parents!

If every professional learns how to coach parents think about the benefits we would see in every autistic child globally!!

12/11/2025

If you are still using toys and sensory boxes you’re doing it wrong. Movement and fun is more effective and developmentally appropriate!

Don’t worry, you can learn to engage the autistic children you support in different ways as long as you have the desire to change your thinking and learn!

12/11/2025

If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you always got!

12/06/2025

There are a lot of people I this world who continue to think behavior training is going to support an autistic child’s unwanted behaviors. But I say, supporting the foundational emotional need is the most important part!

12/05/2025

Caution: fun and engaging therapy sessions that include movement and emotional input may induce the need for a nap!

12/05/2025

Engaging your autistic child in purposeful play is powerful for their overall development!

Let me know in the comments your favorite way to play with your child at home!

If you need help playing with your child ask me about my family intensives!

12/04/2025

Still searching for global projects that support autistic children and their families anywhere in the world!

We are searching for unique community projects. Send your ideas our way!

12/03/2025

If you are a parent of an autistic child it’s extremely important the therapists who support your child also support you!

12/03/2025

I live for these snuggles and giggles!