FREE RESOURCES

THESE RESOURCES ARE EITHER CREATED BY BABBLE & BLOOM OR CAREFULLY CURATED FROM TRUSTED SOURCES WE BELIEVE IN.

These free tools are neurodiverse-affirming and grounded in evidence-based practice — designed to help you 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’re always growing and wanting to support families as best we can!

Parent handout titled 'Navigating Supports for Neurodivergent Children in Alberta,' covering services for children from birth to age 3, including programs for health, early intervention, and therapy, with guidelines on access and funding tips.

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.

Parent handout titled 'What to Do While You Wait for Services' from Babble & Bloom, Edmonton area. It includes guidance on building connection through play, using visual supports, and model communication to support children while waiting for services.

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.

A parent handout titled 'Understanding Neurodivergent Behavior' with strategies to support children aged 0-3, including tips such as joining play, respecting communication styles, celebrating strengths, supporting without suppressing, and seeking help when needed. The handout emphasizes understanding and celebrating the child's individuality.

Understanding
Neurodivergent Behavior

This guide helps you see behaviors through a supportive lens — recognizing the meaning behind stimming, repetition, or sensory preferences, and how to respond with connection instead of correction.

Parent handout titled Support Sensory & Emotional Regulation for ages 0-3, with strategies including recognizing meltdowns, calming corners, sensory play, comforting tools, and staying calm.

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.

A parenting handout titled 'Language & Speech Development Through Play' from Babble & Bloom, aimed at parents of children aged 0-3. It contains five strategies for encouraging speech and language development, such as talking about what the child is doing, following their lead, extending phrases, repeating and expanding words, and using gestures or signs. The handout also offers bonus tips like singing, pausing for responses, and celebrating all communication, with a reminder that language grows through connection, not correction.

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.

Parent handout titled 'Supporting Behavior & Self-Help Skills' from Babble & Bloom, with strategies for children aged 0-3, including tips on breaking down tasks, using visual aids, offering praise, and giving controlled choices, along with bonus tips and reminders for parents.

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 neurodivergent kids.

Parent handout titled 'How to Gently Enter Play and Boost Connection' with a logo featuring a mother and child. Content includes steps on respecting children’s play styles for building safety, communication, and relationships.

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.

Parent handout titled 'Creating Calm with Routines & Visuals' from Babble & Bloom, offering strategies for ages 1-3 to help toddlers feel safe and reduce stress through visual schedules, language cues, transition warnings, predictability, and positive directions.

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 — no special materials needed.

Parent handout titled 'AAC Basics' from Babble & Bloom, explaining augmentative and alternative communication including what AAC is, who uses it, and types of AAC, with numbered sections and bullet points.

Intro to AAC

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) gives children a voice and builds confidence. This handout outlines what AAC is, the three types—no-tech, low-tech, high-tech and who can benefit from AAC.

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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