Bloom Developmental Center

Bloom Developmental Center Child Development Specialist-Ashley Gillespie

Therapeutic services for children with autism and the professionals who support them

12/26/2025

I’m currently reading The Developing Mind by and it’s validating my therapeutic existence!

Supporting an autistic child is never about the behavior and always about building their self awareness through connection!

If you are curious about the research I base my approach on just click the free resource download in my bio.

Check out my latest YouTube video on emotional regulation!
12/23/2025

Check out my latest YouTube video on emotional regulation!

In this therapy video, you will see how emotional regulation can be supported in an autistic child through connection, emotional empathy, and attuned presenc...

12/23/2025

Can we take a moment for the science experiment with my hair 🤣🤣

Love you all, thanks for being here on my journey!!

12/20/2025

Family intensive are for any family, even if you don’t live in the Houston area!

If you want to learn how to engage your autistic child at home, then this intimate experience is exactly what you have been looking for.

I can’t wait to meet you in person.

12/18/2025

These sessions are challenging that’s why being self aware is a crucial skill to master as a professional.

If you’re feeling reflective, share what the most challenging part is for you in these moments!

Also, I will never advocate for toys in therapy unless the child is symbolic and can engage with you, not just the toy. If you are using toys still, try to engage the child with movement instead!

12/18/2025

There is nothing more important than a purposeful and attuned interaction!

Supporting skills in isolation is not the answer. Developing the whole child is!

12/17/2025
12/12/2025

Supporting parents to understand their autistic child’s development and know how to connect with them at home, set boundaries and challenge them is extremely important!

My aunt was never supported in this way and it’s unfortunate for my cousin because she kept growing older but never developed new milestones and skills.

Please, please, please learn how to empower parents!

If every professional learns how to coach parents think about the benefits we would see in every autistic child globally!!

12/11/2025

If you are still using toys and sensory boxes you’re doing it wrong. Movement and fun is more effective and developmentally appropriate!

Don’t worry, you can learn to engage the autistic children you support in different ways as long as you have the desire to change your thinking and learn!

12/11/2025

If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you always got!

12/06/2025

There are a lot of people I this world who continue to think behavior training is going to support an autistic child’s unwanted behaviors. But I say, supporting the foundational emotional need is the most important part!

Address

201 Enterprise Avenue Unit 800
League City, TX
77503

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/bloomdevelopmentalcenter

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