Superminds Autism Therapy

01/03/2026

Is interest-led learning really enough?

What we see in practice is this: when we follow a child’s interests,

👏 They stay with the activity longer because it makes sense to them
👏 They’re calmer, more organized, and more likely to communicate—whether that’s with words, AAC, gestures, or actions.
👏 Skills like language, motor planning, and social connection grow during activities the child actually wants to be part of.

& best of all, we see these skills show up more often at home, at school, and with other people.

Interest led learning is part of the “secret sauce” of we support learning that carries over beyond sessions.

12/31/2025

The haircut experience changes for autistic kids when…

👏 the sound is introduced in the background first,
👏 tools are explored through play,
👏 the child leads the pace
👏 comfort items are available for predictability and attention

🎙️ shout out to our amazing staff for making care routines easier to participate in!

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12/28/2025

Yes, flexibility matters. So does support.

Adults don’t adapt to change by surprise, we use information, preparation, and choice.

When we say a child is “rigid,” we often miss what they’re actually doing: trying to stay safe in an unpredictable environment.

When kids look rigid, the answer usually isn’t “teach flexibility harder.”It’s design the environment more carefully.

🥰 If this reframes flexibility for you, save it, you’ll want it later

12/25/2025

Check out all the Holiday magic that happened at our clinic these past few weeks ✨

🙋‍♀️ watch till the end for one of the best fine motor and motor planning activity

🧑‍🎄 Merry Christmas, from our families to yours

12/22/2025

Progress doesn’t happen because a child earned five stars >> it happens because they felt safe, seen, and empowered to connect in their own way.

If a strategy only works under specific conditions, learning will not last. Meaningful learning is backed by regulation, engagement, and connection.

Save this for when behaviour feels confusing or stuck.

12/19/2025

This looks like play, but it is building something important.

Cold textures and resistance through the hands support regulation and engagement.

That support allows fine motor skills to develop, attention to last longer, and children to participate with peers and shared routines.

This is why play comes first.
It builds the foundation everything else relies on.

Save this for low-pressure learning days.

12/17/2025

Our POV: change the environment, support the child.

Holiday meltdowns highlight where support is needed. When adults adjust expectations, children experience more ease and connection.

Support and understanding change the experience.

Save this before the next gathering.
Share with a parent who needs this perspective.

12/16/2025

Holiday gatherings ask a lot from autistic children.

Support and understanding change the experience.

When adults lead with flexibility, children access gatherings with more ease. Less pressure creates room for connection.

Follow for child centered support Save this for the season.
Share with a parent who needs this reminder.

12/09/2025

A simple window setup activates the systems that support regulation, attention, and motor development.

Children learn through movement that feels purposeful and low pressure.

➡️ Vertical play builds hand, arm and shoulder strength.
➡️ Unstable surfaces build postural control.
➡️ Gentle movement organizes the vestibular system.
➡️ Predictable patterns support planning and sequencing.
➡️ Shared interaction builds attention and co regulation.

Skill building does not need complexity. It needs intention and child led pacing.

😍 Save for holiday learning ideas

12/05/2025

🥺 A meltdown is a nervous system overflow (not manipulation). It’s a sign the child is overwhelmed, dysregulated or feels unsafe.

So the goal is not to stop or control the meltdown, but to support regulation and restore safety.

Meltdown support is about compassion, attunement and trust. Every meltdown is an opportunity to show the child: You are safe. You are heard. You are not alone.

12/04/2025

Meltdown support isn’t about control, it’s about compassion, attendant and trust. Every meltdown is an opportunity to show the child: You are safe. You are heard. You are not alone.

12/01/2025