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Printable and downloadable resources for parents, therapists and educators. Most are free.
13 printables
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A neuroaffirming mind map that unpacks why some children struggle to accept “no,” laying out the nervous system capacity, developing skills, context, relationships, and individual differences that shape how a child responds. Ideal for therapists, educators, and caregivers who want to understand what’s driving the behavior so they can respond with more support.
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This 3-page printable uses a clear volcano analogy to help adults shift from reacting to a child’s “behavior” to recognizing what’s happening underneath it. Recommended for use by adults supporting children across all ages, including occupational therapists, educators, parents, and caregivers of neurodivergent children.
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This printable explains fluctuating capacity, the reason a child can do something one day and genuinely cannot do that same thing the next. A clear, neuroaffirming reference for therapists, educators, and caregivers who support neurodivergent kids.
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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.
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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.
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This free printable flowchart helps you to 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
