All About Autism

28/07/2026

Top tip: when your child is dysregulated, try using fewer words, not more.

A simple co-regulation script might sound like:

“I can see this feels really hard.”
“You’re safe.”
“I’m going to stay nearby.”
“We don’t have to fix it right now.”
When children are overwhelmed, long explanations can feel like more demand. Calm, steady, predictable language can help their nervous system borrow some of your calm. You don’t need perfect words, just a safe person to steady their storm.

26/07/2026

At AAA, we don’t see behaviour as something to simply “manage.”

We see behaviour as communication.

When a child is refusing, running away, shutting down, yelling, hiding, arguing or becoming silly, we ask: What is this child’s nervous system telling us?

Regulation support means looking underneath the behaviour and helping the child feel safe enough to access their skills again. This does not mean there are no boundaries. It means we hold boundaries with connection, curiosity and support.

24/07/2026

Week 2: A week of perseverance and play, learning what it means to help our friends. And we all think the penguin shirt on our penguin lover is awesome 👌 🐧

21/07/2026

19/07/2026

In Term 2, our AAA kids worked together to create this beautiful collaborative artwork. Each child decorated one lolly stick.

Different colours, different patterns, different personalities - all framed together as one beautiful piece.

A little reminder of our AAA family:

We are all different.
We all fit together.
We all belong here.

17/07/2026

Week 1: A start of another term and we loved seeing the smiles as we settle back into the program.

14/07/2026

Transitions can be tricky - even when children are moving towards something they enjoy.

At AAA, we support transitions with predictability, time, connection, and gentle scaffolding. This might look like visual reminders, countdowns, offering choices, staying nearby, or giving a child space to move through the transition without rushing.

We know that “just come on” often doesn’t help a nervous system feel safe. Instead, we focus on helping children know what’s happening, what’s expected, and that they are not doing it alone.

At home, you can support transitions by:
💜giving clear notice before a change
💜using fewer words when emotions are high
💜offering small choices
💜staying calm and nearby
💜allowing extra time where possible

12/07/2026

Some positive reminders from our AAA kids to you, ready to start another new term!

29/06/2026

Our 2026 Practical Project - Positive Thinking Caps!
We last did these in 2021 and our 2026 crew did such a fantastic job.
From planning to creation, we are so proud of our AAA kids 💜💜💜

26/06/2026

Week 10: Finishing the term with wacky races, Among Us group games, and saying goodbye to special friends 💜