Recommended books for children

• Cheeky Monkey Manners Listening and Taking Turns by Lisa Kerr for children aged 2 to 5 years. These books are good for developing executive function skills, perspective and social thinking.

• The Rainbow Brain by Sandhya Menon. Sandhya is an Australian author who normalises neurodiversity and frames it in language appropriate for children so they can relate.

• The Invisible String by Patrice Karst. This book is a lovely way of connecting with and communicating to our children who experience separation anxiety.

• Only for Me by Michelle Derrig. My kids and I love this book which includes interoceptive awareness. It is sweet and funny and introduces the 'safety team' concept.

• Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia. This book is full of interoceptive language and includes opportunities for personal observations and practice.

• Dr Seuss books. Zany fact - Dr Seuss books include a tempo of approximately 94 beats per minute which emulates the heart rate of a pregnant mother.

• Dear You Love From Your Brain by Karen Young. This book is delightfully inclusive and educational.

• All Dogs Have ADHD by Kathy Hoopmann. This books includes hilarious and accurate idiosyncrasies that explain what it’s like to have children with these traits, and also a subtle introduction that frames ADHD without pressure or bias.

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Whether its free or paid resources I am happy to share what insight I have or point you in the right direction, and as a resourceful member of various communities this program can be tailored to suit different age group, collaborating and co-creating to reflect your vision. Lets chat!