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Insight Early Intervention

Our Early Intervention Teachers work in partnership with families to provide one-on-one and small group interventions.

We are highly skilled and can provide support for the developmental, educational, and behavioural needs of your child.

30/10/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Insight Early Intervention! 👻🎃

Halloween is such an exciting time for kids, with costumes, trick-or-treating, and lots of fun! To help your little ones enjoy the night while staying safe, here are some simple tips for families:

🕯️ Talk about the plan – let your child know where you’ll be going, who they’ll be with, and what to expect.
🍬 Set clear boundaries – remind them to only take lollies from trusted homes and not to eat them until checked by an adult.
🤝 Buddy system – encourage children to stay with their grown-up or a trusted friend at all times.
💬 Practice social scripts – role-play saying “trick or treat!” and “thank you” so children feel confident and ready.
🦇 Respect comfort zones – some children may find costumes, noises, or crowds overwhelming. Remind them it’s okay to take breaks or skip activities that feel too much.

Halloween is about fun, imagination, and making happy memories. By preparing ahead, we can help our kids feel safe, included, and excited for the spooky fun! 🎃💛

20/10/2025

📚💬 Book Review: Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones But Words (Can Never) Hurt Me by Heath McKenzie

This powerful and beautifully illustrated book takes the well-known saying and turns it on its head, showing children that while words don’t cause physical harm, they can still have a big impact on how we feel inside.

Heath McKenzie’s playful yet thoughtful style makes the message clear: words have power. They can lift us up, make us laugh, and help us feel good — but they can also hurt, embarrass, or make us feel small. The story encourages children to think carefully about the words they use, and also teaches resilience in handling unkind words from others.

✨ Themes explored in the book:

The emotional impact of language and why “words matter.”

The importance of kindness and empathy in friendships.

Strategies for dealing with unkind words and building resilience.

Recognising the power of positive words to help others feel included and supported.

Why we love it:

A relatable, fun way to start important conversations about kindness, respect, and empathy.

Helps children understand that their words have consequences.

Offers a safe, accessible way to talk about bullying, teasing, and resilience.

Things to discuss while reading:

How do certain words make us feel?

What are some kind words we can use every day?

What can we do if someone says something unkind to us or a friend?

Recommended ages: 4–9
Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — An engaging and thoughtful resource that gives children the tools to understand both the harm and the healing power of words. Perfect for home, school, or therapy sessions.

13/10/2025

📚🛝 Book Review: The Playground is Like a Jungle by Shona Innes

This thoughtful and engaging book uses the metaphor of a jungle to describe the busy, noisy, and sometimes overwhelming world of the playground. Just like a jungle, the playground is full of different “creatures” (children) playing in their own ways—some loud, some fast, some quiet, some shy.

Shona Innes gently validates the idea that the playground can feel exciting but also challenging, especially for children who may struggle with social dynamics, sensory input, or big feelings. With clear, reassuring language and bright illustrations, the book helps children reflect on:

✨ Social interactions – how to join in, take turns, and play fairly
✨ Emotional regulation – what to do when feeling left out, overwhelmed, or upset
✨ Problem-solving – recognising choices and strategies for tricky playground moments
✨ Inclusivity and empathy – understanding that everyone plays differently, and that’s okay

Why we love it:

Normalises playground struggles without judgement.

Provides practical strategies children can use straight away.

A perfect springboard for discussions with parents, teachers, or therapists about safe play, making friends, and handling big playground emotions.

Things to discuss while reading:

Times when your child has felt like the playground was a jungle.

What strategies help when things feel “too much.”

How to look out for others who may need a friend or some space.

Recommended ages: 4–9
Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — A gentle, relatable, and empowering resource for children learning to navigate the busy world of play.

30/09/2025

🌟 Looking for Podcasts About Neurodiversity & Child Development? 🌟

At Insight Early Intervention, we love to keep learning and connecting with helpful resources. 🎧 Podcasts are a great way to hear from professionals, researchers, and people with lived experience — all while fitting into busy family life.

Here are some Australian-based podcasts we have enjoyed that explore neurodiversity, child development, and evidence-based supports:

✅ Square Peg Round Whole – Inclusion-focused, with practical strategies and expert guests.

✅ The Neurodiverse Classroom – Strategies for teachers, parents, and therapists from an autistic/ADHD educator.

✅ Amplified: Autistics in Conversation (Reframing Autism) – Authentic conversations with autistic advocates.

✅ Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy – Neurodivergent speech therapist sharing affirming, evidence-based insights.

✅ Beyond the Spectrum – Honest conversations with parents navigating autism.

✅ The Parenting Spectrum (ABC) – A family’s journey through diagnosis and life with autism.

✅ Nurturing Neurodiversity – Blends personal stories with research to inspire inclusion.

✅ NeurospicED – Explores neurodivergence and eating disorders through lived experience.

💡 Whether you’re a parent, carer, or professional, these podcasts can help spark new ideas, build understanding, and remind you that you’re not alone on this journey. 💜

29/09/2025

📖✨ Book Review: In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek

In My Heart is a beautifully illustrated, heartfelt picture book that helps children explore the wide range of emotions they may experience. Each page describes a different feeling—such as happiness, sadness, bravery, or anger—in a way that is simple, relatable, and full of imagery that children can connect with.

The layered, heart-shaped cut-out design makes the book visually engaging, while the playful language invites children to imagine what each feeling might look or feel like inside their own heart.

🌟 Why we love it:

Encourages children to identify and label their emotions

Provides a gentle starting point for discussions about feelings

Engages both younger and older children through its creative illustrations and metaphors

Helps normalise all emotions as part of being human

This book is a wonderful tool for parents, teachers, and therapists to support emotional literacy. It gives children the language they need to express their feelings and opens up opportunities for deeper conversations about emotional regulation and empathy.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) — Highly recommended for every home, classroom, or therapy space.

26/09/2025

🥞✨ Pancake Day Fun! ✨🥞

Renee, Louise, and Cosmo will be celebrating Pancake Day by starting our morning together with delicious pancakes! 🥰

22/09/2025

📖✨ Book Review: The Red Beast by K.I. Al-Ghani

The Red Beast is a well-known children’s story that helps explain the feelings of anger and frustration many children, particularly autistic children, may experience. The book uses the metaphor of a “Red Beast” to describe how anger grows and how strategies can be used to calm it.

While this book has been valuable for opening conversations about emotional regulation, we do want to highlight that some of the language used to describe autism feels outdated and should be adapted during reading. This provides an opportunity for thoughtful discussion, where families and educators can use updated, respectful language that better reflects our current understanding of autism.

It’s also important to note that one page depicts a child being captured by teachers and placed in a room alone. This does not reflect current best practice. In our discussions, we talk instead about how children can calm with the support of trusted adults in a safe and nurturing space, rather than in isolation.

🌟 Why we still find it useful:

Provides a clear and relatable metaphor for anger (“the Red Beast”)

Opens up opportunities for children to identify and talk about their feelings

Encourages use of calming strategies

Sparks important conversations about emotions, autism, and respectful support

Overall, The Red Beast can still be a valuable tool when used thoughtfully, with space for discussion and clarification. It’s best read together with an adult, so children can process the story, reflect on strategies for calming, and hear updated language around autism and regulation.

⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (3/5) — Recommended with thoughtful adult guidance.

15/09/2025

🌿✨ Book Review: I Breathe: Yoga Poses for Little Ones by Susie Brooks

This beautifully simple book introduces children to yoga and mindful breathing through easy-to-follow poses and calming text. With bright, engaging illustrations, it shows little ones how to stretch, balance, and breathe — encouraging them to slow down, relax, and feel confident in their bodies.

Each page pairs a pose with gentle guidance, making yoga fun, accessible, and a wonderful tool for supporting emotional regulation.

🌟 Why we love it:

Encourages mindfulness and calm in children

Makes yoga approachable and playful

Supports self-regulation, balance, and focus

Perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists looking to bring moments of calm into daily routines

A fantastic resource for children aged 3–7 — whether at home, in the classroom, or during therapy sessions.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommended!

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