Neurominded

15/03/2026

Kicking off Neurodiversity Week with a collaboration designed to help Australian families find the right early learning service! ✨

This resource would'nt have been possible without the incredible team at careforkids.com.au, an organisation commited to providing families with accessible, reliable information on early learning services across Australia.

Check out the article and checklist we co-created to support families navigating early learning options.

15/03/2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is the perfect time to rethink what inclusive childcare really looks like - especially for our neurodivergent kiddos.⁠
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Every child deserves an early learning environment where they’re understood, supported and celebrated. 💛But finding that kind of care can feel overwhelming when there’s no clear roadmap.⁠
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That’s why we teamed up with the experts at Neurominded to create a parent guide to neuro‑affirming early learning services, plus a downloadable checklist you can take with you on your tours 📝✨⁠
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👉 Check out the downloadable guide here:https://www.careforkids.com.au/articles/Inclusive-Childcare-Checklist-Neurominded-Care-for-Kids.pdf

📑Read the full article here:
https://www.careforkids.com.au/blog/parents-guide-neuro-affirming-early-learning-services

07/03/2026

Rethinking Mat Time: Values Over Rules 💚

We’ve seen the promotion of lists like: “Sit still. Look at the teacher. Hands in lap.” Same expectations for every child.

Here’s the truth: everyone learns differently. Everyone moves differently. Everyone engages differently.

Instead of rigid rules, co-create values with the kids. Ask:

• What matters most in our space?
• How do we treat each other?
• How can everyone feel supported?

Mat time isn’t about conformity. It’s about shared values that actually fit the children in front of us.

Image description: Three children are sat on a mat. One adult is sat to the side supporting a child to put on their headphones whilst another adult is facing the children smiling. The adult is holding a range of visual supports and each child is sitting in a way that supports their individual learning style.

05/03/2026

Top Tip for March 🌱

As educators, we are trained - almost hardwired - to look for gaps.
To identify delays.
To plan the next intervention.
To ask, "What does this child need to work on?"

Support matters.

But what if our constant focus on what's missing is shaping something bigger than skill development?

What if it's shaping identity?

What if, even unitentionally, we are teaching children that they are a collection of targets to meet, rather than whole humans with depth, passion and perspective?

What if holding every child up to one standard - one pace, one measure of success - is holding them back?

And holding us back?

Imagine if strengths weren't the side note, but the starting point.
Imagine if what lights a child up was treated as valuable data - not a distraction.
Imagine if confidence was built before correction.

Children who feel capable stretch further.
Children who feel seen take risks.
Children who know they are more than others define them learn to question, to advocate, to think critically.

They learn they are not just how they perform.
Not just how they compare.
Not just how they are measured.

They learn they are more.

And when children grow up knowing that -

Imagine how powerful they become.

03/03/2026

Self-care isn’t a cup of tea when you haven't slept in three days.

If you're parenting, teaching, or living in neurodivergent burnout, you already know that.

This free guide by Kristy Forbes - Autism & ND Support is raw, honest and actually grounded in lived experience - not fluffy advice.

It's real.
It's practical.
And it honours crisis without minimising it.

Highly reccommend 💛

A year ago, I put a call out to the wider community of neurodivergent families and individuals asking for you to share your tips for surviving when in crisis and/or burnout.

I was tired of hearing inaccessible and unsolicited advice dished out to families and individuals on how to care for ourselves such as going for a walk, drinking tea or meditating when many of us were not able to use the toilet alone let alone go for a walk or make a cup of tea at all.

We've now gone ahead and put your collective wisdom into a free guide - our gift to you.

A HUGE thanks as always to my amazing friend and admin/support extraordinaire Kristy T for collating all of the responses, and putting this guide together.

Once you follow the link and enter your details, you'll receive an email with the download to your inbox. You'll also be subscribed to our mailing list, and you are always free to unsubscribe.

Click the link below to access your free copy.

- KF

https://www.kristyforbes.com.au/pl/2148752103

02/03/2026

✨ Always so grateful to receive feedback like this:

“Thank you so much for all your patience, guidance, and depth of knowledge throughout our project. It has been wonderful having you guide us to better practice. The ongoing nature of this project has made me feel like you’re a part of our team, and it will be unusual not being able to see you regularly.”

At Neurominded, one of the most meaningful parts of our work is partnering with early learning services over an extended period of time. Real change doesn’t happen in a single session - it happens in relationship.

It is such a privilege to work alongside teams as they reflect deeply, strengthen practice, and grow in confidence. To witness their commitment, passion and dedication to the early childhood sector, and then to see that flourish even further, is something we never take for granted.

Thank you to the incredible educators who invite us into your journey. 💛

27/02/2026

✨New Resource Alert ✨

The incredible team at Square Peg Round Whole (SPRW) has released their new mini-ebook:

“Supporting Neurodivergent Students Back to School.”

This beautiful handbook has been created to support neurodivergent students, their families and educators as they navigate the transition back to school — a time that can bring a mix of emotions for everyone involved.

What we love most about this resource is that it centres lived experience. It’s practical, compassionate, and grounded in the voices of parents, young people, teachers, therapists and advocates. It acknowledges that every child, family and school is different — and that support should feel empowering, not overwhelming.

At Neurominded, we deeply value the work Square Peg Round Whole Public PAGE does in amplifying neurodivergent voices and advocating for inclusive, respectful practice. We are so grateful for the care, collaboration and expertise that has gone into this handbook.

If you are supporting a neurodivergent child heading back to school, this is a resource worth exploring. 💛

Thank you to the SPRW team and all contributors for creating something that helps families feel supported, understood and less alone.

25/02/2026

✨ Big things are coming...

Last week, Gee announced our 2026 Webinar Series, and the response has already been incredible.

This year, we're bringing you an inspiring series focused on inclusive practice and neuroaffirming learning.

👀Swipe through to explore the full 2026 lineup - including session topics, dates and what each webinar will cover.

Whether you join us for one session or the entire series, each webinar is designed to:

✔️Deepen understanding
✔️Build confidence
✔️Strengthen your capacity to create enviornments where all children and adults can thrive

📆Registration links are coming next week.

💬Want first access when they go live? Comment EARLY BIRD below and we'll send you the link before it’s shared publicly.

Let's make 2026 a year of meaningful impact.

23/02/2026

A huge shout out to Playgroup WA , with the support of Kiind , for creating an incredible new online resource hub supporting inclusive play and community practice.

This isn’t just a tip sheet — it’s a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed suite of resources including:

✔️ Practical tips for making playgroups more inclusive
✔️ An “All About Me” form to support understanding and connection
✔️ A wide range of downloadable visual supports
✔️ Guidance for supporting sensory experiences
✔️ An abundance of practical tip sheets
✔️ Inclusive play spaces across Perth

This is significant work that will go a long way in supporting community organisations, playgroups, and families to embed inclusive practice in meaningful, practical ways.

Resources like this shift the dial — from intention to action. 👏

Well done to everyone involved.

At Playgroup WA, we believe every child and family deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and safe at playgroup - no matter their ability, background, culture,

21/02/2026

Big conversations are coming.

Our upcoming webinar series is built on lived experience and grounded in real, cross sector expertise - from early childhood through to schools and community organisations.

Neuro-affirming. Practical. Honest.

Launching in just a couple of weeks. Stay tuned 👀