Kay

Educational Psychologist,
DIR Floortime Practitioner Malaysia
~Attunement and connection facilitate emotional agility ... enriching learning experience.~

[Kay @KMarieAnthony]

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[Kay @KMarieAnthony]

#wednesdaywisdom
#thepurplecrayonproject #attuneconnectenrich
#educationalpsychology
#dirfloortime

[Kay @KMarieAnthony]

#wednesdaywisdom #thepurplecrayonproject
#educationalpsychology

[Kay @KMarieAnthony]

#wednesdaywisdom #thepurplecrayonproject
#educationalpsychology

[Kay @KMarieAnthony]

#wednesdaywisdom
#thepurplecrayonproject
#educationalpsychology

[Kay @KMarieAnthony]

#wednesdaywisdom #thepurplecrayonproject

[Kay @KMarieAnthony]

By holding space, we let the child know they’re not alone in what they’re feeling—that their world, however different or intense it might be, matters.

It’s patience without expectation, support without control. It’s meeting them where they are, not where we think they should be.

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without rushing to correct or explain away what they’re experiencing.

Rather than stepping in to fix, we pause. We observe gently, listen deeply, and respond with calm. We don’t judge the meltdown, the withdrawal, or the repetition. We understand that behaviour is communication.

[Kay @KMarieAnthony]

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April 2, 2025
Autism Awareness Day
Let's go beyond Awareness ... to Acceptance ... to Appreciation ... to Empowerment

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So ... Pause. Think. Choose words that uplift, empowers and facilitate your child's growth.
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Words matters. Tone matters.
Words have energy and the ability to shape emotions, relationships, and even destinies.

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When we include them in decisions making, we stop assuming and show genuine interest in what they need. That's how we can authentically improve the support system.

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World Down Syndrome Day 2025 carries the theme "Improve Our Support Systems."
This theme emphasizes the necessity of enhancing support structures to ensure that individuals with Down syndrome receive the tailored assistance they need to live with choice, control, and dignity.

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"Regulated educators create regulated classrooms. Prioritise your well-being; your students will follow." -Katie McDonald
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