Mindfulness Guide for Neurodivergent Learners

A practical, compassionate guide for regulation, connection, and learning. Children don’t need to be fixed. They need to feel safe in their bodies. Mindful Supports for Neurodivergent Learners is a hands-on, neurodiversity-affirming guide for parents, educators, and therapists supporting autistic and neurodivergent children ages 3–8. Written by Sarah Habib, educator and founder of The Calm Caterpillar, and Tara Phillips, speech/language pathologist, and founder of Autism Little Learners, this book moves beyond behavior charts and compliance—and into regulation, connection, and trust. Grounded in neuroscience and real-life classroom and home experience, this book gives adults both the why and the how behind what truly helps children thrive. What You’ll Learn ✔ What regulation really is—and why behavior is communication ✔ How to co-regulate before expecting self-regulation ✔ How to create empowering Calm Corners (not time-outs) ✔ Play-based breathing and movement strategies kids actually use ✔ How to support transitions, routines, and long days without meltdowns ✔ How to use visuals, sensory tools, and deep interests to build safety What Makes This Book Different 🌱 Neurodiversity-affirming, not compliance-based 🌱 Designed for real classrooms and real homes 🌱 Clear explanations without clinical overwhelm 🌱 Practical scripts, visuals, and examples you can use immediately 🌱 Supports autistic, ADHD, sensory-sensitive, and communication-diverse learners   This isn’t about fixing children. It’s about building capacity. Includes Ready-to-Use Tools ✔ Hand Breathing Poster ✔ Visual supports for feelings and regulation ✔ Calm Corner guides ✔ Daily regulation rhythm templates Vibrant full color images bring each strategy to life. Perfect for classrooms, calm spaces, therapy rooms, and home routines. Who This Book Is For • Parents of neurodivergent children • Early childhood and special education educators • Therapists and support professionals • Anyone seeking calmer days without punishment or power struggles When adults understand regulation, children don’t have to fight to be understood. This book helps you create environments where children feel safe enough to learn, connect, and grow—just as they are.