Neurominded

30/10/2026

Small Steps, Big Impact!

If there’s one strategy we find ourselves recommending time and time again, it’s task analysis! 🙌

It’s a tried-and-tested approach that can make a big difference in supporting children’s learning, participation and independence.

So, what exactly is task analysis?

Simply put, it’s breaking down a task or routine into smaller, more manageable steps. For neurodivergent learners, this can be particularly beneficial in supporting executive functioning, reducing cognitive load and creating greater predictability.
But here’s the thing… it’s not just for neurodivergent children! 💛

In early childhood settings, ALL children are developing the skills needed to plan, sequence, remember and complete everyday tasks.

☀️ Take applying sunscreen, for example.

What might seem like one simple instruction actually involves multiple steps. By breaking these down and providing visual supports, we can make expectations clearer, reduce the demands on working memory and create more opportunities for children to participate independently.

And remember, it’s not about doing things FOR children. It’s about providing the right supports so they can participate in ways that work for them.

Sometimes the smallest adjustments make the biggest difference!

27/10/2026

💡 TOP TIP OF THE MONTH - Better Together! 💡

As we head towards the end of the month, here’s a little reminder of the power of collaboration when it comes to supporting inclusion.

Inclusion works best when we’re all working together, with the child’s voice at the centre.

When educators, families and support professionals share a common understanding, use consistent language and work towards shared goals, we create stronger, more meaningful support for children. It’s not about everyone doing the same thing. It’s about everyone understanding why we’re doing what we’re doing and working together to make it happen.

✨ Shared understanding. Shared language. Shared commitment.

Because when we’re all on the same page, with the child at the heart of every decision, inclusion becomes something we create together. 💛

23/10/2026

✈️ Darwin, we’re back! ☀️

This is becoming a bit of a habit… and we’re certainly not complaining!

So excited to be back in Darwin, this time to meet the wonderful team at Park Child Care Centre as we kick off another exciting project together.

Looking forward to building connections, sharing ideas and supporting great things to happen!

21/10/2026

We’re excited to be back for round three!

Following some wonderful outcomes from our first two programs, we’re thrilled to be partnering with Parenting Connection WA and Ngala once again to deliver Parenting with Neurodiversity in Mind! 🌈

This six-week program creates a welcoming, supportive space for families to connect, share experiences and explore practical strategies through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

We can’t wait to connect with more families, build confidence and continue supporting positive outcomes for children and their families.

📅 Starting Tuesday 10 November
🕘 9:30am – 11:30am
📍 Girrawheen Hub
✨ FREE program | Creche provided

Places are limited, so be sure to register!
👇 All the details are in the flyer.

A big thank you to the wonderful team at Ngala and Parenting Connection WA for their ongoing support and collaboration in making this program possible!

19/10/2026

🌟 A LITTLE REMINDER! 🌟

We’re looking forward to delivering two FREE professional learning workshops in partnership with Carewest and Meerilinga over the next couple of weeks!

Our first session, Planning for Resilience: Supporting All Children to Thrive, kicks off tomorrow evening in Kingsley, followed by Early Intervention in ECEC: Recognising Needs and Responding Early next Tuesday in Bertram.

Two great opportunities to connect, reflect and explore practical, neuroaffirming approaches to supporting children in early childhood settings.

📅 Tuesday 20 October | Kingsley
📅 Tuesday 27 October | Bertram
⏰ Both sessions: 6:00–8:00pm
💰 FREE | Light supper provided

📩 For enquiries or to register, email [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!

17/10/2026

One of the best parts of attending conferences? The people you get to connect with! 💛

It was so lovely to catch up with some of the incredible people and organisations we’re fortunate enough to work alongside.

There’s something really special about taking those connections beyond emails and online meetings and having the opportunity to connect face-to-face.

Always a highlight!

14/10/2026

🌟 UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSIONS! 🌟

We’re excited to be partnering with Carewest and Meerilinga Training College to deliver two FREE professional learning workshops for early childhood educators this October!

Both sessions will explore practical, neuroaffirming approaches to supporting children’s development, wellbeing and meaningful participation.

Planning for Resilience: Supporting All Children to Thrive
📅 Tuesday 20 October | 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Moolanda Care and Learning, Kingsley

Explore how supportive relationships, responsive environments and strengths-based approaches can foster resilience, regulation, confidence and belonging for all children.

RSVP by 15 October

Early Intervention in ECEC: Recognising Needs and Responding Early
📅 Tuesday 27 October | 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Goodstart Early Learning, Bertram

Explore how educators can recognise developmental differences, respond through inclusive everyday practices and work collaboratively with families to support children’s individual needs.

RSVP by 22 October

Both workshops are FREE, with a light supper provided!

📩 To register your interest in either session, email [email protected].

We look forward to connecting with educators, sharing ideas and continuing to build more inclusive early childhood environments!

12/10/2026

A little conference moment we loved 🎙️💜

It was great to sit down with the team from Learn Play Thrive Australia at the ECA National Conference and share some of our thoughts and reflections on neurodiversity in the early childhood education and care sector.

We always value opportunities to have meaningful conversations about where the sector is at, where it’s heading, and how we can continue to strengthen inclusive practice.

Thanks for having us as guest on your Early Education Podcast. We loved being part of this episode and discussing topics we're so passionate about.

08/10/2026

Spotted at the ECA National Conference last week 👀

We loved coming across this display from Early Childhood Intervention Australia Victoria/Tasmania focused on supporting children with disabilities to be safe on and around our roads.

Some really practical tools, visual supports and suggestions to help build road safety skills in ways that are accessible and meaningful for different children.

Definitely a resource worth checking out! 💜

07/10/2026

Our team often do this activity to highlight the power of language and the lens we use when talking about neurodiversity. It was an honour to have Carol, the author of this amazing resource, in the audience this time and her hearing the life changing impact it had on those around her🌟

These little moments remind us why we do what we do. 💛

At Grow Therapy Services, we create a range of different resources to help families and professionals better understand neurodivergence and offer support that feels informed, respectful and affirming. Our goal is to make information accessible - because when we know better, we can do better.

We see the notifications when our resources are purchased or downloaded, but we don’t always hear what happens next.

So it was incredibly special to see Gee from Neurominded sharing our Understanding Neurodivergence resource in a recent presentation, and hear how it had resonated with parents in the room.

For some, it offered hope for the future. For others, it helped them recognise positives alongside a recent diagnosis, or feel more confident about pursuing an assessment.

Knowing something we’ve created has helped someone feel more hopeful, understood or confident means so much.

Thank you, Gee, for sharing our resource and giving us a glimpse of its impact. 🌈

Have you used one of our resources? We’d love to hear what it meant for you 🤗

https://www.growtherapyservices.com.au/category/all-products



Image description: Gee from Neurominded presents beside a screen displaying Grow Therapy Services’ colourful “Understanding Neurodivergence” resource alongside another information webpage. The slide asks, “What’s the difference? What would the impact be?”