Bright Spot Pediatric Therapy

Bright Spot Pediatric Therapy Proving Speech and Occupational Therapy to North Austin, Cedar Park, and Leander Tx.

01/04/2026

Follow for more support for your neurodivergent parenting journey.
When I stopped assuming my kids were choosing to act poorly and started approaching meltdowns as a sign that their nervous system was overwhelmed, I moved through those moments differently.

This lens is influenced by what we know about how the nervous system works. Kids do well when they can.
And when they can’t, something is getting in the way.

During a meltdown, the thinking part of the brain is offline.
There’s no lesson to teach in that moment.
What actually helps is an adult who stays regulated enough to lend calm.

And that’s on co-regulation.

Over time, being supported through hard moments is what helps kids build self-regulation skills.

This shift isn’t always easy. But give it a really try and witness how it changes how the moment feels for both of you.

01/03/2026

What a wild ten years it’s been.
If you told 2015 me, the version of me just trying to survive, that this would be my life, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you.

Every day, I’m grateful I made it through. Grateful for the chance to build a family, a home, a business, and a life that keeps stretching me. Grateful even for the failures, the hard lessons, and the growth that came with them.

I’m learning to honor the journey as it is, including the messy, stressful, imperfect moments, because they’re still a gift when you remember the alternative.

Wishing you a 2026 that meets you exactly where you are, and gives you what you need. 🤍
#2026

01/03/2026

Kids aren’t bad. A little bit of perspective shift could really be the difference for a child. Consider trying that - even if you think you’ve tried everything.

01/01/2026

I’m exhausted by watching so many autism “experts” with ZERO credentials that continue to spread harmful misinformation. If your mindset is to claim power over a child then it’s YOUR nervous system’s turn to get regulated.

01/01/2026

I’m exhausted seeing other creators perpetuate harmful “hot takes” that further invalidate the lived experiences of autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people. Your goal when working with these individuals is not compliance and it should never, ever be about power. It also starts with acknowledging that not every experience is how you’ve experienced it. be compassionate isn’t a bad thing. Parents, educators, and providers can be compassionate and affirming and GENTLE while still holding boundaries! Why is this such a hard concept to understand?

12/30/2025

If you want fewer meltdowns in 2026 without sticker charts, power struggles, or feeling like you’re running a tiny behavior bootcamp… follow 💛

Signed,
A neuroaffirming OT of 10 years
A neurodivergent mom
Raising a neurodivergent kid

Here’s what I’ve learned living this and doing this work every day:

Meltdowns are not a discipline problem.
They’re a nervous system problem.

When kids lose it during homework, bedtime, getting dressed, or the grocery store checkout line, it’s usually because their bucket is already overflowing. Hunger, sensory overload, transitions, pressure to perform, and too many demands pile up fast.

You don’t need better rewards.
You need better support.

That looks like:
• Fewer demands when regulation is low
• More coregulation before expectations
• Predictable routines that flex when needed
• Repair after hard moments instead of punishments

This is how you reduce meltdowns long term. Not by forcing calm, but by building safety.

If this feels like a deep exhale instead of another thing to “try harder” at, you’re exactly who I make content for.

You’re not failing.
Your kid isn’t broken.
And neither of you need to earn regulation.

You’re doing better than you think 💛

12/19/2025

Am I that friend that always has something insane happening to them or is this just normal? 🫠 **p

12/18/2025

First of all, he’s allowed to take up space. Second of all, just because it doesn’t look the way you want or expect doesn’t mean I’m not TEACHING (ew to the training) him. It takes time. He’s on his own path and we make take the scenic route sometimes, ok?

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Leander, TX
78641

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
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