OTKids Occupational Therapy

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World Autism Awareness Day!
To all the autistics and families that I have the priveledge to journey along with you.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your story.

Celebrate the Spectrum for World Autism Day 2026: A Message from Our Board of Directors What does it mean to celebrate the spectrum? For some, it’s when the story shifts from survival to thriving.For others, it’s removing barriers, finding belon...

Love this explanation!

Parents often think their child is “stalling” at bedtime… but there’s actually a neurological reason why kids suddenly open up the moment the lights go off. It’s called the Bedtime Window Theory - the idea that there’s a natural window in the evening when your child’s brain finally slows down enough to process the day. Melatonin rises, cortisol drops, and their nervous system shifts out of “go-go-go” mode. And for ADHD kids? This window can feel even bigger. After spending the whole day masking, holding it together, navigating sensory overload, managing school expectations, and trying to keep up - bedtime is the first moment they actually feel safe enough to release everything they were holding in. That’s why you suddenly hear: “I forgot to tell you…” “I’m worried about…” “Can I ask you something?” Or a 20-minute story about something tiny but meaningful to them. It’s not manipulation. It’s not avoidance. It’s connection. It’s their nervous system finally exhaling. When we stop rushing this window - even for just a few minutes - bedtime gets calmer, and our kids feel more seen, settled, and safe. If emotional overwhelm is a big part of your evenings right now, Taming Big Emotions will help you understand what’s happening underneath the behaviour and how to support your child’s nervous system in real time. 💛 Learn more here: https://www.nurtureadhd.com/sp/taming-big-emotions/

My sunflower lanyard lets people know about my disability, #autism and #ADHD, and that I may need extra time or assistance. ☺️💜 I used to wear dog tags that served a similar purpose.💜 It is a lovely tool, do you have any tools like this?