In the final episode of our Neurodiversity series, we share simple, real-life ways to raise inclusive kids—at home, in kindy, and everywhere in between. From modelling language and emotions to “I wonder…” prompts, books, and AAC-friendly tips, this is your practical guide to turning curiosity into compassion.

This week, we answer a big parent/educator ask: How do I help children accept, include, and support neurodivergent peers—without making it awkward or performative?
We cover:

• Modelling inclusion in everyday life (and thinking aloud as you do)

• Teaching empathy: naming feelings in faces and bodies

• Talking about differences & similarities (sensory needs, routines, play)

• Normalising multiple communication modes (speech, AAC, sign, bodies)

• Using “I wonder…” statements to invite—not force—social connection

• Turning “disruptions” into teachable moments in the classroom

• Simple ways kids can be a good friend (persistence, shared ideas, play alongside)

• Book reading: starting with stories when you don’t know where to start

💡 Parent/educator takeaway: Inclusion is mostly modelling + language. Narrate what you notice, invite kids to wonder, and celebrate both differences and overlaps.