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Worry Cloud to Rainbow

A Simple Art Activity for Reframing Thoughts Reframing thoughts is a core emotional regulation skill. For many children and adults, verbal processing feels difficult during moments of stress. Visual expression offers an alternate pathway. This activity uses drawing to externalise worries and gently shift how they are perceived. The Worry Cloud to Rainbow exercise blends…

Bedtime Anxiety and Evening Meltdowns: A Gentle Story-Based Approach for Neurodiverse Children

Why evenings feel harder As daylight fades, many children experience a rise in emotional and sensory load. Noise levels shift, visual cues reduce, and the body transitions toward rest. For neurodiverse children, especially those with sensory sensitivities or anxiety, this transition often triggers fear, restlessness, or emotional overwhelm. Bedtime anxiety and evening meltdowns rarely reflect…

Breathing Buddy Exercise

A Simple Co-Regulation Art Hack for Children and Adults Who this activity supports Shadow teachers, educators, parents, and neurodiverse children or adults often look for practical ways to support emotional regulation without adding pressure. The Breathing Buddy exercise offers a calm, body based approach which fits easily into classrooms, therapy rooms, and home routines. This…

You Don’t Look Autistic: Understanding Invisible Disabilities and Responding With Respect

Comments about appearance often sound harmless. Phrases like “you don’t look autistic” or “you don’t seem ADHD” are common in schools, workplaces, and social spaces. Yet for many neurodivergent individuals, these words feel invalidating rather than reassuring. This article explores why such comments are unhelpful, what invisible disabilities mean in daily life, and how educators,…

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