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12/03/2026

Perspective taking is the ability to recognise that another person may experience the same situation differently to you.

It does not mean agreeing or ignoring your own needs. It means holding two ideas at the same time.

“My experience is real. Their experience might be different, and that makes sense.”

Children develop this skill slowly. Their perspective is shaped by things like:
➡️ what they have experienced before
➡️ what feels safe or familiar
➡️ what they have learned
➡️ what information they currently have

When we remember this, everyday moments can start to make more sense. It is about helping them understand people and relationships without losing themselves in the process.

Save this post and look out for part 2 where we explore how to support perspective taking during everyday situations!

27/02/2026

We’re really excited to start bringing you more helpful tips and useful information. But we want to know…

What do you want to know? 👀

Tell us in the comments!

25/02/2026

When a parent shares what’s been hard for their neurodivergent child, it often comes from a place of deep love and worry.

Most of the time, they’re not looking for advice. They just want someone to really see how much they’re holding.

What helps most is empathy. Just being there with them, without trying to fix it.
Empathy isn’t about cheering someone up or giving them answers.

It’s about slowing down enough to really listen.

Often, if someone is wanting advice, they’ll ask for it clearly. They might say, “what would you do?” or “do you have any ideas?” When that happens, support can shift gently into problem solving.

Until then, it’s trusting that parents don’t need rescuing, they just need to feel understood.

When we meet parents with empathy instead of sympathy, we create space for hope, connection, and belonging, the things that actually help.

23/02/2026

Therapy tool of the month… Spoon Theory! 🥄

A simple way to understand energy, capacity, and wellbeing in neurodivergent children and teens.

Swipe left to find out:
👉 What does 'running out of spoons' mean?
👉 Where did it come from?
👉 Spoon Theory and neurodivergent children/teens
👉 Where neurodivergent children use the most energy
👉 Why it matters

16/02/2026

Ever wondered what goes on in an OT’s head? Here’s what’s on Mikaela’s mind today…

Fitting in vs. belonging from a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Swipe to learn more ➡️

11/02/2026

I love this quote because it gets me through decision paralysis as a recovering perfectionist.

It’s something I can say to myself when I realise I’m stuck, otherwise, procrastination sneaks in.

This quote isn’t just for perfectionists, it’s also for my neurokin who get caught in the cycle of overthinking, rewriting, tweaking, or never feeling like something is quite right. And for our kids, to show them that trying, creating and finishing something matters more than getting it perfect every time. That's how confidence (and joy!) grow.

And I know it's not that easy. For many neurodivergent brains, perfectionism isn’t just about high standards, it can be about protection. Wanting to avoid criticism, masking, or feeling safe by getting things ‘just right.’ (Cue Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria). But that can keep us frozen.

So instead of asking ‘Is this perfect?’ try asking, ‘Is this good enough to move forward?'

Because done creates momentum. And momentum creates growth, learning, and freedom. Sometimes done is actually the most caring thing you can give yourself.

09/02/2026

For us, being neurodiversity-affirming means recognising that every child’s brain and body are unique.

These differences are not problems to be fixed, but identities to be understood, respected, and celebrated.

At its heart 💛, neurodiversity-affirming practice is about belonging. Helping every child feel seen, safe, and celebrated for exactly who they are.

04/02/2026

Meet our newest team member, Lauren 👋

👉 her favourite fruit is mango 🥭
👉 she’s an avid Bluey fan
👉 is currently growing herbs (and dreaming of a full veggie patch)!

Lauren has over a decade of Occupational Therapy experience across hospital and community settings. She believes therapy should meet kids exactly where they are and fit real life, not the other way around.

What really matters to her is slowing down, truly listening, and noticing what helps each child feel safe, comfortable and confident in their everyday life.

As a parent with lived experience supporting neurodivergent children, Lauren brings deep empathy, patience and understanding to her work. She knows how powerful it can be when families feel genuinely heard and supported, and how that confidence can ripple into everyday life and goal-building.

We’re so excited to have you join us Lauren!

02/02/2026

Neurodiversity is all about recognising and celebrating the natural differences in the way people think, feel, learn, and experience the world.

It recognises there’s no single ‘right’ way for a 🧠 to function.

Variation in attention, communication, movement, social interaction and sensory processing is part of the richness of human diversity.

Rooted in respect and acceptance, the neurodiversity paradigm invites us all to honour individual ways of being.

29/10/2025

We’re BIG Brene Brown fans here at Wildflower!

Brene’s books provide incredible, evidence-based insight into why we need to do things differently and move away from shame based parenting.

We see this every day in our work - so often, distress behaviours are rooted in shame from living in a world that doesn’t truly understand them.

🌱 What they need is space to be courageous, where vulnerability is modelled and courage is celebrated.

Because vulnerability isn’t weakness. It’s strength. It’s connection. It’s how our kids learn to thrive 💚

27/10/2025

Breaking news: you don’t need permission to rest, say no, or shake things up.

But hey if it helps, here’s your permission to:
✨ Relax screentime limits so you can enjoy a coffee
✨ Let kids go to bed without a shower
✨ Opt out of a social commitment

There’s no right way to parent, advocate, or keep showing up, only your way. You deserve a gold star already ⭐

21/10/2025

✋ Hands busy, minds calm. Meet the world of fidgets!

For many neurodivergent children, movement and tactile input helps with focus, regulation, and comfort.

Using a fidget is one way of meeting sensory needs, just like adjusting your chair or tapping a pen.

When we see fidgets as tools rather than toys, we can respect and support the strategies children use to engage and thrive.

Address

7/31 Railway Street
Mudgeeraba, QLD
4213

Opening Hours

9:30am - 12pm

Website

http://www.wildflowerkidstherapy.com.au/

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