Neuroaffirming Microschool KC

11/12/2025

Curious about the crucial differences between 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 & 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣?

This applies to both therapeutic & educational settings and is a MUST KNOW. It's infographic time! 🥳 🤓 😜

via the fabulous folks at ICDL - Home of DIRFloortime! 🤩 🤩 🤩

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Focuses on controlling behaviors
𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Focuses on understanding the sources of behaviors

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Blame is on the child (how can the child change the behavior?)
𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Ownership is on the adult (how can I change my behavior to be a better support?)

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Forces child to mask or hide inner experiences to comply.
𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Validates and supports each unique inner experience.

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Use of external forms of motivation.
𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Builds internal motivation through self-understanding.

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Rooted in power hierarchy (please me to earn reward).
𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Rooted in safe relationships (Do well because you feel safe).

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Forms conditional self-worth (Good Behavior = Good Child)
𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Forms unconditional self-worth (your feelings are valid).

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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: May see immediate results to the detriment of mental health.
𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Gradual results with positive long-term impact on health.

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𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝘃𝘀. 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣
What other differences can you think of between compliance-based approaches and Relationship-based approaches?
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Focuses on controlling behaviors

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Focuses on understanding the sources of behaviors
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Blame is on the child (how can the child change the behavior?)

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Ownership is on the adult (how can I change my behavior to be a better support?)
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Forces child to mask or hide inner experiences to comply.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Validates and supports each unique inner experience.
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Use of external forms of motivation.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Builds internal motivation through self-understanding.
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Rooted in power hierarchy (please me to earn reward).

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Rooted in safe relationships (Do well because you feel safe).
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Forms conditional self-worth (Good Behavior = Good Child)

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Forms unconditional self-worth (your feelings are valid).
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: May see immediate results to the detriment of mental health.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: Gradual results with positive long-term impact on health.
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11/11/2025

AUTISM VS TRAUMA.

THIS IS NOT TALKED ABOUT ENOUGH.

Via Trauma Geek

11/11/2025

"Workshop Wednesdays are back at Science City! And in November, it's "How to Build a Human."

Join us every Wednesday in November for a fun, interactive workshop, where you'll learn about Human Genetics while working with microscopes, preparing your own body cells for harvesting DNA, and making a necklace that showcases your DNA in a vial!

Wednesdays from 3-4pm, taking place in the PNC Learning Lab."

11/11/2025

Are you familiar with internalized ableism?

"Ableism is discrimination in favor of non-disabled and neurotypical people. People with ableist assumptions and beliefs wrongly assume that everyone should look, act, and think the same way– a non-disabled or neurotypical way. Differences are seen as deficits and defects, which leads to the discrimination and subjugation of neurodivergent and other unique people."

11/11/2025

Got a daughter interested in using their hands and tools to BUILD stuff?

Check this out. 😎

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Today's A Mighty Girl Community Pick: "Girls Who Build: Inspiring Curiosity and Confidence to Make Anything Possible." This empowering guide for girls celebrates the can-do attitude of fierce girls who know how to wield a hammer, fire up a saw, and build everything from a bookshelf to a playhouse! After being the only woman on countless construction sites, carpenter Katie Hughes decided to get more girls excited about building. She started teaching classes for pre-teen girls, showing them how to drill, saw, and weld, and eventually founded her own non-profit organization, Girls Build. Now, in this colorful, photo-filled guide, Hughes features pictures and stories from 45 of her Girls Build alumni, with each girl sharing what she loves about building, what inspires her to keep creating, and what advice she'd have for other budding girl builders. The guide is also packed with tool guides, building tips, and safety techniques, as well as a list of 13 projects to give girls an easy way to get started. This empowering book is sure to inspire young DIY-ers to pick up their tools and build something great! Highly recommended for ages 8 to 13.

"Girls Who Build" is available at https://www.amightygirl.com/girls-who-build

For an excellent guide for teen girls (and adult women), we recommend "Girls Garage: How to Use Any Tool" - filled with 175 illustrated tool guides - for ages 13 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/girls-garage

To get her started on real-life building, we recommend the Build-Your-Own Wooden Birdhouse for ages 4 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/created-by-me-birdhouse) and the 3-Pocket Tool Belt for ages 10 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/3-pocket-tool-belt)

To encourage your Mighty Girl's interest in using tools and building at every age, visit our blog post "She Can Build It! Books, Building Toys, and Tool Sets to Encourage DIY-Loving Mighty Girls" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=28250

11/08/2025

Ooooo, a meet the author series! Loving this. 🤩

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📚✨ We’re thrilled to announce the return of Lead to Read KC's author visits for 2025-26! These four amazing local children’s authors will bring interactive read-alouds to our partner schools — focusing on not just literacy, but mental health and wellness.

Nikiyah Crosdale, The Thought Jar — Encourages positive thinking and equips students to turn their thoughts into meaningful actions.

Chris Goode, Ruby Jean’s Garden — A story rooted in healthy living and honoring one’s legacy, with vibrant connections to community wellness.

Kristen Heath, We’re All Weird! — Inspires inclusivity, kindness and authentic self-expression among children.

Author Vladimir Sainte, It Will Be Okay / Just Like a Hero — Tackles topics like anxiety, bullying, and negative self-talk and reminds kids they are the heroes of their own stories.

We believe that fostering literacy and emotional wellness goes hand-in-hand — because students who feel supported learn better, engage deeper, and thrive. Learn more at leadtoreadkc.org/author-partnerships.

11/08/2025

November 16th from 10 to 11:30am is the last Sensory Sunday at Science City at Union Station in 2025! And they are specifically encouraging our Camp Encourage families to attend while tickets and funds last!

Thanks to the generosity of Building Hope for Autism, you can receive up to 4 Complimentary tickets! This is a savings of up to $68!

To score your free tickets:
1. Visit https://unionstation.org/event/sensory-sunday/.
2. Click "Buy Tickets."
3. Scroll down and select tickets for Sunday, November 16th.
4. Select the 10am session (this is the Sensory Sunday session!)
5. When checking out, enter the code SCSS2025 where it says "Apply a promo code."

This special event aims at providing a welcoming space for guests by limiting sound and lighting effects and offering sensory-friendly activities before normal operating hours. The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium will also be providing sensory-friendly showings during these events.

11/07/2025

Some good news on this Friday! We're thrilled that the state of Kansas today issued FULL benefit payments for SNAP recipients for November! The state took this action after a federal judge ruled yesterday that the federal government should issue full payments. We're still waiting to hear about Missouri, but hope we'll hear about those payments soon! We're grateful to everyone who has stepped up to help during this time. We still need support as federal employees are still out of work and the holidays are approaching for all.

11/07/2025