Chase the Why
FREEWhen a child isn’t paying attention, struggling to follow directions, or refusing to work, their behavior is often misunderstood. Instead of reacting to what you see on the surface, chase the WHY behind their actions.
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When a child isn’t paying attention, struggling to follow directions, or refusing to work, their behavior is often misunderstood. Instead of reacting to what you see on the surface, chase the WHY behind their actions.
Help parents, educators, and therapists understand how the brain affects behavior with this “Upstairs Brain vs. Downstairs Brain” Infographic! Based on concepts from The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, this printable resource explains the difference between the reactive “downstairs brain” and the reasoning “upstairs brain” and offers simple co-regulation strategies to support dysregulated children.
This free printable flowchart helps parents, educators, and therapists collaboratively problem-solve and reduce sensory mismatches by identifying needs, considering escape options, adapting the environment, and problem-solving alternative actions so everybody’s sensory needs can be met.
A simple, informative handout introducing the concept of PDA (Persistent Drive for Autonomy) through a neuroaffirming lens. Ideal for parents, educators, and therapists seeking to better understand and support children with a PDA profile.
A sensory-friendly environment is essential for helping children feel regulated, comfortable, and ready to participate. This Sensory Safe Environment Checklist makes it easy to assess a space and identify sensory barriers that may be impacting a child’s ability to focus, learn, and engage.
The “8 Senses” Infographic highlights all eight sensory systems—including vestibular, proprioception, and interoception—helping educators, parents, and therapists understand their impact on behavior and learning. This graphic encourages embedding sensory awareness into daily routines to support regulation and focus in kids.
Support kids in communicating their sensory needs with the Sensory Self-Advocacy Ladder—a visual tool that celebrates all forms of self-advocacy, from simple gestures and words to expressive verbal communication.
Help kids stay engaged with the “Change the Channel” Infographic! This graphic explains how different sensory channels—like auditory, visual, vestibular, and interoception—affect attention and behavior. Inspired by occupational therapy principles, it offers simple strategies to shift communication when a child isn’t responding. Great for parents, educators, and therapists!
For teachers or educators who are looking to take a baby step toward more freedom, collaboration, or neurodiversity-affirming practice in their classroom. This is a virtual PDF of a poster that you can print.
The “Think Sensory” Infographic bridges the gap between what parents and OTs say—when parents talk about kids needing to “get their energy OUT,” and OTs talk about “sensory INput,” they’re really saying the same thing!
This printable highlights the importance of understanding sensory needs and provides a simple mindset shift for supporting kids effectively.
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