NeuroSpicy Phoenix

01/10/2026

5-4-3-2-1

✨ Feeling overwhelmed? Your child might be too.

When anxiety, sensory overload, or meltdowns hit, the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique offers a gentle way to reconnect with the present moment.

This calming tool uses the five senses to guide your child (or yourself!) back to safety and regulation.
It’s especially helpful for autistic children who experience big emotions or sensory challenges.

Try this together, slowly and kindly:

👀 5 things you can see — name colors, shapes, or objects around you
🤲 4 things you can touch — textures, temperatures, or pressure
👂 3 things you can hear — distant sounds, voices, or nature
👃 2 things you can smell — calming scents or familiar smells
👅 1 thing you can taste — a sip of water, a mint, or a snack

🧠 This technique activates the thinking brain and soothes the emotional brain — helping your child feel safe, seen, and supported.

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01/10/2026

02/04/2026

One of the biggest fears of autism is the DENTIST
But those worries were swiftly put to ease today.

Massive shout out to Watkins Dental & orthodontics in Inverell.

If you have a child with Autism or sensory issues I 100% recommend giving them a call.

Calm , relaxed, and encouraging from start to finish. Thank you Sophie & Kelly for a 🦷rific experience.

30/03/2026

Enjoying the simple joy of an autumn picnic is for everyone!

Let's ensure our community parks are accessible and welcoming for children with autism.

Let's create more spaces for connecting with nature and each other.

​ Korina Lacey

12/03/2026

The department’s menstrual hygiene program makes period products readily available at school. For NSW students, having access to free products could improve attendance at school or participation in learning activities.

Both primary and secondary schools can organise these products for their students free of charge. Students and parents will be informed by schools on how they can access the sanitary products during school hours in a safe and discreet manner.

Pads and tampons are available to students at no cost through dispensers installed in school toilets and other selected locations. This might be different in each school, based on local needs and preferences.

Period underwear is available at no cost to students. School staff can place orders once they know the student’s size, colour and style preference. This can be organised through the school’s front office administrative staff as required.

09/02/2026

Together we can do anything 🤜🤛
Having access not only to the local community BUT also to the experiences away from your local environment are some of the biggest moments for those on the Spectrum.

New places and environments can be scary, however, with patience & the right people to help you can make what once seemed impossible possible.

Over 700km travelled, oceans, aquariums, marinas, resorts, busy shopping plazas, traffic and so many people & HUGE thumbs ups and SMILES 😃

Working one on one, finding just the right combinations of interests and sensory kits, we achieved BIG GOALS.