08/09/2026
Yep. This is a Speech Pathology session!
This young person has an intense interest in Sanji from One Piece, so naturally, Sanji found his way into their speech pathology session.
And we need to acknowledge Sam’s commitment to the cause here… because she wore this magnificent creation for the ENTIRE session.
At Neuro Flourish, we don’t expect support to happen sitting across a table with a worksheet.
We follow interests and use what genuinely matters to each child or adolescent as part of their support.
And sometimes that means cooking, experimenting with recipes and wearing a chef’s hat featuring your favourite One Piece character!
But underneath all the fun, so much communication and support is happening: planning and sequencing, reading and following instructions, vocabulary, problem-solving, communicating ideas and preferences, self-advocacy, and connection.
An intense interest isn’t something we need to put aside so we can get on with the supports! It can be the way we provide support!
When support is built around a person’s interests, strengths, communication preferences and goals, it can be meaningful, engaging and purposeful.
Support should fit the person - not the person fit the support.
10/10 commitment from Sam. No notes!!!