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Neuroinclusion, 1 Merino Entrance, Perth (2026)

21/04/2026

Confusing neurodiversity-affirming parenting with “permissive parenting” is ableist.

Because when your child’s brain, sensory system, and capacity are different, parenting has to look different too.

What some people call “too soft” is actually:
✨ preventing burnout
✨ reducing anxiety
✨ building trust and safety
✨ supporting regulation before expectations

This isn’t a lack of boundaries.
It’s boundaries that are responsive and unique to the circumstances.

It’s choosing:
✅ connection over compliance
✅ understanding over punishment
✅ long-term wellbeing over short-term behaviour control

And yes people might judge.
They might misunderstand.
They might think you’re “giving in.”

But you’re not here to parent for an audience.
You’re here to raise a human.

A human who feels safe in their body.
A human who doesn’t have to mask to be accepted.
A human who knows they are supported, not “too much.”

That matters more than anyone else’s opinion.

If you’ve ever been made to feel like you’re “too soft” for supporting your child’s needs, this is your reminder:

⭐️ You’re not the problem.
⭐️ The expectations are.

Comment “yesss” if you needed this today 💛
Share this with a parent who’s doing things differently.

20/04/2026

Most people are supporting autistic people… without understanding BIMS.

What might look like:
“lack of motivation”
“defiance”
“withdrawal”
Is often actually THIS 👇

It’s BIMS 👇

🧠 B — Burnout (chronic exhaustion from masking + pushing past capacity)
🧠 I — Inertia (feeling stuck — can’t start, stop, or switch)
🧠 M — Meltdowns (loss of control from overload)
🧠 S — Shutdown (freeze, withdrawal, going quiet)

✨ I’m speaking at a FREE summit with 30+ experts on what neurodiversity-affirming care actually looks like.

Comment SUMMIT and I’ll send you a free ticket.

Which one do you see most — B, I, M or S?

19/04/2026

Gender gaps in neurodivergence diagnosis make our parenthood journey harder from the start.

For so many women and gender-diverse people we are missed, misunderstood, or diagnosed far too late.

So we enter pregnancy, birth, and postpartum already navigating a system that doesn’t fully see us.

When your baseline has always been misunderstood,
you’re less likely to be supported when you’re struggling.

When your needs have always been minimised,
you’re more likely to minimise them yourself.

This is how gaps in healthcare widen.

We need:
• Inclusive diagnostic models
• More research
• Earlier identification
• Neurodiversity-affirming perinatal care
• Support that is holistic
• Gender-diverse representation in neurodiversity
• Neurodiversity-affirming midwifery-led care
• Communication options that honour preferences & pronouns
• Parenting groups that include all genders & identities
• Accessible training for health professionals in neurodivergence & gender diversity

Because better outcomes don’t come from systems that actually fit all of our neurodiversity.

18/04/2026

The ADHDer’s bag… aka the portable “just in case my brain forgets” system 👜

The place it’s assumed everything goes and somehow… everything does.

Inside you’ll find:
• The notebook (either life-changing important info or completely blank)
• Out-of-date pre-packed snacks
• Lip balm x3 (can only ever find one)
• Charger (wrong one, usually)
• Forgotten paperwork
• Fidgets
• Keys for… something
• Receipts from 2019
• Medication
• Bandaids
• Hair ties & bobby pins
• “Missing” cards that were never actually missing
• Deodorant (emergency mode always)
• Items from a very specific 3-day hobby phase
• Measuring tape
• Pens that may or may not work
• Loyalty & gift cards you forget to use and probably expired years ago

Because when your executive functioning isn’t reliable, your bag becomes the backup system.

It’s practical.
It’s adaptive.
It’s supportive.
It’s strategic.

The ADHDer’s bag isn’t chaos…
it’s accessibility.

What am I missing? 👀

16/04/2026

THE DISABILITY ISN’T THE PROBLEM.
THE PROBLEM IS EXPECTING DISABLED PEOPLE TO NOT HAVE ANY DISABILITIES.

We’ve built systems, schools, workplaces, and expectations around a very narrow idea of what it means to be “capable”…
and then blame disabled people when they can’t fit into it.

Not accessible? → “Try harder.”
Not regulated? → “Be more disciplined.”
Not keeping up? → “Lower your expectations.”

But what if the issue was never the person?

What if the real problem is environments that refuse to adapt,
standards that ignore human diversity,
and a world that values compliance over wellbeing?

Disabled people don’t need fixing.
We need access.
We need understanding.
We need space to exist as we are and not as who the world expects us to be.

If this resonates, share it.
Because the more we challenge this narrative, the closer we get to a world that actually includes everyone 🧠

14/04/2026

“Why do I forget everything?”

If you’re neurodivergent, you’ve probably asked yourself this more than once and maybe even felt judged, guilty and shame for it.

But here’s the truth: forgetfulness isn’t laziness. It’s often the result of executive function differences, sensory overload, lack of environmental support, and emotional regulation challenges.

Your brain isn’t broken. It’s just wired differently. And it deserves understanding and accommodations 🌈🧠

Swipe through to learn why forgetfulness is so common in neurodivergent people, and why support should always start with compassion. 🤯

Tag someone who needs this reminder today.

And if you relate, let us know in the comments, we’re right there with you.

13/04/2026

A world without Tourette’s.
Without autism.
Without ADHD.
Without bipolar.
Without schizophrenia.
Without cerebral palsy.
Without Complex PTSD.

…has never existed.
And it never will.

And that’s not something to grieve.
That’s something to honour.

Because these ways of being are part of humanity.
They always have been.
They always will be.

This is not about “less of us.”
It’s about a world that finally makes room for all of us.

A world where difference is truly understood.
Where support is a human right that is honoured without proof.
Where people don’t have to shrink, mask, or suffer to belong.

We are not mistakes to fix.
We are people to listen to.
To learn from.
To stand beside.

And when the world starts to shift?
This is what raising the standard of what inclusion actually looks like.

If you believe in a world that includes, not excludes,
share this. 🤍

11/04/2026

It’s Tylor’s Birthday 🎉🎈🎁

POV: Your OT is changing lives and hiking mountains on the weekend 💅✨

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our absolute powerhouse, Tylor 🎉

By day, she’s supporting families with:
💕 Parent coaching
🎒 School readiness
🧠 Navigating recent diagnoses
🌈 Sensory supports
🎭 Unmasking
📚 PDA profiles
🧸 Play-based therapy
💛 Emotional regulation

By life, she’s:
🏐 Spiking volleyballs
✈️ Booking her next trip
🎨 Creating art
🧸 Raising a tiny human
🎹 Playing piano
🥾 Chasing views on a hike

Tylor brings the kind of energy that makes you feel instantly safe, seen, and understood, while also being the biggest hype woman in your corner.

We’re not saying she’s magic… but we’re also not not saying that ✨

Go wish her a happy birthday in the comments

11/04/2026

W-sitting… let’s talk about it 👇

The short answer: no, it doesn’t automatically require intervention
The long answer: it depends and context matters

For years, many of us were taught to feel concerned about W-sitting. As occupational therapists and physiotherapists, we were told it could lead to hip problems, poor posture, or delayed development. That messaging has stuck… even as our understanding has evolved.

🧠 Here’s the nuance:

Sometimes W-sitting is simply a comfortable, stable position for a child, especially when their nervous system is seeking extra support to stay regulated and engaged.

Other times, it can be linked to underlying differences like:
• lower core strength
• joint hypermobility
• differences in balance or postural control
• delayed motor skills

And sometimes… it just looks different to what we expect 👀
Which can trigger that urge to “correct” rather than understand.

🚩 When might support be helpful?
If you’re noticing:
• pain, fatigue, or discomfort
• frequent tripping or falling
• asymmetrical movement patterns
• difficulty transitioning in/out of positions
• limited trunk rotation
• W-sitting as the only position used

💛 When is it likely okay?
• your child uses a variety of sitting positions
• no pain or functional impact
• they can twist, reach, and move with ease
• strength and coordination are developing well

👣 As OTs, our role isn’t to “fix” children to look more neuronormative.
It’s to support function, comfort, participation, and autonomy.

Sometimes that means offering alternative positions, building strength, or adapting the environment.
And sometimes… it means doing nothing at all.

✨ Because different doesn’t always mean dangerous.

Save this for later & share with someone who’s been told to “correct” W-sitting 💬

09/04/2026

Layering sensory inputs can be a powerful way to support a regulated nervous system, especially when you’re trying to focus, learn, or be productive.

Many neurodivergent people are told that one sensory strategy should be enough. One fidget. One break. One tool.

But in real life, regulation often comes from multiple sensory inputs working together.

Our nervous systems constantly process eight different sensory systems. When the right layers are aligned, it can become much easier to stay engaged, regulated and present at school, work, or home.

Think about your sensory “layers” like building a burger. 🍔
The more layers that work for you, the more satisfying and supportive it can be.

For example, being productive at work might look like:

👀 Sight: a screen to focus visual attention
🎧 Sound: a podcast or background audio
🍬 Taste: mint gum for oral stimulation
🌿 Smell: deodorant or a familiar scent
⌨️ Touch: the rhythm of typing on a keyboard
🦵 Proprioception: a standing desk for body pressure and positioning
💧 Interoception: noticing thirst and drinking water
🚶 Vestibular: a walking pad to support movement and alertness

When these sensory inputs layer together, they can help the nervous system stay regulated for longer periods of focus.

Instead of asking “What is the one sensory tool that works?”
A more helpful question might be:

✨ “What combination of sensory inputs helps my nervous system feel best?”

Because regulation is rarely about a single tool.
It’s about finding your sensory layers.

👇 I’m curious: what are the sensory layers that help you stay focused or productive?

07/04/2026

Post-school education isn’t just about lectures and assignments.
It’s about having the right supports so all students can actually access learning and success.

As occupational therapists, we often recommend practical accommodations that support daily functioning and academics. Because thriving at uni, TAFE, or training programs requires support for memory, attention, regulation, movement, connection, and finances.

Here are some examples of supports that can make a huge difference:

🧠 To support memory:
Alarms • Planners • Clocks • Coloured folders • Assistive technology • Lists • Smart watch

👀 To support attention:
Visual timers • Post-it notes • Distraction-blocking apps • Coloured stationery • Notifications turned off • Large font • Smart watch

😅 To support emotional regulation:
Motivational quotes/videos • Affirmations • Dopamine menus • Calm apps • Journals • Photos of loved ones • Grounding tools

🤸‍♂️ To support movement:
Ball games • Weights • Exercise classes • Aquatic sports • Bike rides

💕 To support connection:
Phone calls • Interest groups • Video chats • Joining clubs • Social media groups • Texts & messages

💳 To support financial stability:
Banking apps • Cash for certain expenses • Savings accounts • Spreadsheets • Subscription trackers • Prepaid debit cards • Folders for bills & expenses

Because accessibility isn’t just ramps and elevators.
It’s also executive functioning support, emotional safety, and flexible tools that match different neurotypes.

When we design environments that support neurodivergent students, we support all students to thrive equitably.

Save this for students starting uni, TAFE, or apprenticeships this year 🎓

What accommodation would have helped you the most in post-school education?

03/04/2026

Don’t mind me… I’m sensory avoiding.

Sometimes thriving as a neurodivergent person isn’t about adding more strategies.
It’s about reducing the sensory load so our nervous system can breathe.

For some of us that looks like:

🧤 Wearing gloves
🏠 Working from home
🧢 Wearing hats
🗓 Scheduling downtime
💡 Turning off lights
✂️ Removing clothing tags
🌿 Using fragrance-free products
💻 Socialising online rather than in-person
🪟 Using blackout curtains
🚫 Not hugging others
🔕 Muting notifications
🛏 Having preferred bedding
🚻 Avoiding public toilets
🔁 Following our own routine
⏰ Avoiding peak times
🧘 Wearing minimal or no clothing at home
🥖 Eating “beige” foods
🎧 Wearing headphones
😴 Extra naps when our nervous system needs it
🕶 Wearing sunglasses
🖤 Wearing all black
📏 Requesting our own space
🧸 Wearing pyjamas all day

These aren’t “quirks”.
They’re regulation strategies.

Sometimes the most supportive thing we can do is design our environments around our nervous systems rather than forcing our nervous systems to tolerate everything.

✨ Sensory avoidance isn’t a failure.
✨ It’s information.

What sensory things do you avoid to protect your capacity? 👇

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