FREE RESOURCES
THESE RESOURCES ARE EITHER CREATED BY BABBLE & BLOOM OR CAREFULLY CURATED FROM TRUSTED SOURCES WE BELIEVE IN.
These free handouts are neurodiverse-affirming and grounded in evidence-based practice. They are designed to help parents feel confident and supported as you navigate speech, language, behavior, AAC, and more.
Have an idea or need something you don’t see? Use the form at the bottom of the page to request a resource! We are always growing and wanting to support families as best we can!
* These resources are meant to support and empower families through education and reflection. They are not a substitute for individualized assessment or therapy. If you have concerns about your child, connecting with a qualified professional is recommended.
Parent Strategies
Navigating Supports for
Neurodivergent Kids in AB
A clear, step-by-step guide to services, funding, and programs for neurodivergent children in Alberta — from birth to school-age. Learn who to call, when to apply, and how to get support early.
Tips to Support Your Child While You Wait for Services
You don’t have to wait for a diagnosis or therapy to support your child. This handout shares five simple steps you can take right now building off play, visuals, modeling, and connection, while you wait for formal services to begin.
Understanding
Neurodivergent Behavior
This guide helps you see behaviors through a supportive lens. Guiding you to recognize the meaning behind stimming, repetition, or sensory preferences, and how to respond with connection instead of correction.
Supporting Sensory
& Emotional Regulation
Meltdowns aren’t misbehavior, they’re signs of overwhelm. This handout gives you tools to co-regulate, create calming routines, and support your child’s unique sensory needs.
Language & Speech
Development Through Play
Early language grows through love and connection, not flashcards. Learn simple ways to build your child’s speech and understanding during play, meals, and routines.
Supporting Behavior
& Self-Help Skills
Simple, everyday strategies to help your toddler build independence with routines like brushing teeth, toileting, and getting dressed, especially helpful for our neurodivergent kids.
How to Gently Enter Play
and Boost Connection
Learn how to respectfully join your child’s play without interrupting their process or placing demands. This guide offers gentle strategies to support connection, communication, and trust.
Creating Calm with
Routines & Visuals
Visuals and predictable routines can reduce stress and help children thrive. This handout shares ways to build calm and communication into everyday moments & routines. Check out our ‘Visuals’ section below for printables.
Intro to AAC
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) gives children a voice and builds confidence. This handout outlines who AAC is for, what it is, & the three types: no-tech, low-tech, & high-tech.
Visuals
First-Then Board
A clear way to show what’s happening now and what comes next. Helps children feel more secure with transitions, expectations, and follow-through, especially during those more challenging moments.
Red-Green Schedule
A simple visual schedule that helps children understand when to wait and when it’s their turn. Great for supporting attention, building receptive language, and reducing frustration during play or routines.
Nursery Rhyme
Choice Board
A visual choice board that lets children pick their favourite nursery rhymes. Supports early communication, choice-making, engagement, and joyful language learning through music.
MORE COMING SOON…
Have an idea or need something you don’t see? Use the form at the bottom of the page to request a resource — we’re always growing and wanting to support families as best we can!
“Children don’t need perfect parents. They need parents who are present.”
- Gabor Mate