3 Key Ideas to Help you and Your Autistic Child Communicate and Connect by Adina Levy I had a wonderful chat with Jessica, (@aussieautismfamily on Instagram) about 3 key things for parents to know, if your child is early in an autism diagnosis journey, so you can...
BOOKS! What should I do when I read to my toddler? by Adina Levy 3 things to keep in mind when you share books with your young child 1️⃣ Let your child explore books in the way that suits their sensory preferences and interests. It’s OK to flick pages, tap on...
Using books and TV to help your child understand social dynamics by Adina Levy 3 ways to use books and TV to help your child understand social dynamics 1️⃣ Discuss the clues that help you and your child work out what someone else might be thinking or feeling 2️⃣ Make...
1..2……..3! How small routines can lead to BIG communication by Adina Levy One of the strategies that I share with families often is using ‘verbal routines’ with kids – this is things like “ready, set, GO!”. My personal...
What a Neurodiversity Affirming approach looks like, and how this fits with the Secret Agent Society program. by Adina Levy You may have heard of one or some of these terms: Neurodiversity Neurodiverse Neurodiversity-affirming Neurotypical What does it...
3 ideas to help your fussy eater (and help your whole family!) by Adina Levy A family I’m working with shared this with me today: “My son doesn’t try new foods and I have to cook 2 meals for the whole family” Sound familiar? Here...
Add PLAYFULNESS to the every-day. Add joy, connection and ease. by Adina Levy Here’s a thing I believe, live, and teach. Play doesn’t just happen at ‘play times’. Play is about FUN. It’s a lightness. It’s playfulness. Play can and...
How to help your child deal with big feelings (good or challenging ones!) by Adina Levy Feelings are hard, confusing, and we all experience them different. Your child might need some help navigating emotions… their own, others, and how to deal with big feelings...
The Power of a Simple Snack to Help your Child Communicate More by Adina Levy I wanted to share a simple idea today. Here’s how you can build in a bit of fun and give your child more opportunities to communicate with you when you’re having a snack or a...
Giving Kids a Choice: Create more calm and empower your child by Adina Levy Imagine you wake up in the morning at a time defined by someone else. You get up and get dressed in clothes that someone else has picked out for you. Breakfast? Someone’s served you...
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