Embracing Brains

Visual menu for getting the energy, enjoyment and stimulation needed to support ADHD/understimulated brains. The dopamenu concept was created by Eric Tivers and Jessica McCabe. Here's their video explanation - youtube.com/watchPlease note that this resource is not a replacement to therapeutic services. Have a chat with your relevant professionals if you have any questions.

Fold Up Visual Schedule Printables. This resource is for predictability and supporting executive functions such as working memory and sequencing. Compliance is not the goal of this visual. Please be mindful to ensure it’s used in ways that are child-led and prioritise regulation. Please note that some people can experience routines as demands, such as PDAer’s, and need alternative or adapted approaches. Notes about printing: Designed to be printed double sided.If not orientating corre

Strengths card activity that aims to represent neurodivergent strengths. Designed to be printed double sided so the back of the cards are in reversed order. There are some blank cards at the end so you can add your own.

Visual menu for getting the energy, enjoyment and stimulation needed to support ADHD/understimulated brains. The dopamenu concept was created by Eric Tivers and Jessica McCabe. Here's their video explanation - youtube.com/watchPlease note that this resource is not a replacement to therapeutic services. Have a chat with your relevant professionals if you have any questions.

Introduction to what understimulation is, how it can feel and possible supports. Contains story explaining concepts and activity sheets for supporting students/learners. Resource Outline: Pages 1 - 9, story Page 10 - 13, activity sheet explanation, examples and templatesPlease note: everyone is different and has unique needs. Strategies included are general and only suggestions. This resource is not a replacement to therapeutic services. Please have a chat with your relevant professionals if

Ideas for breaking down tasks to identify and reduce steps and barriers. This handout explains task analysis and it’s role in adapting activities to reduce barriers and increase supports. With practical examples and tips to customize for different brains and learning styles. Please note that it is not a replacement to therapeutic services. Have a chat with your relevant professionals if you have any questions.

Introductory handout that explores understimulation and ADHD and introduces some general strategies. Please note: everyone is different and has unique needs. Strategies included are general and only suggestions. This resource is not a replacement to therapeutic services. Please have a chat with your relevant professionals if you have any questions.

Printable 24h visual schedule resource. This resource aims to provide a wholistic view of the day for big picture brains. This visual scheduling tool provides predictability and supports time blindness, organisation and planning. Please note that this resource has been designed to be printed in A3 size.

Launch pad of ideas and considerations for creating and adapting environments.