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May News from The Real Work: Daily Outdoor Activities for regulation, an event invitation and more!
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Hi all,
Welcome to May! This month we have an interview with Diana Fitts, OTR/L on the blog on how outdoor "work" activities can help children with regulation throughout the day, plus some fun news from us and an upcoming community event for families!
Activities you can do for regulation throughout the day
In this month’s feature, Diana give us ideas for how to use heavy work as a regulation tool:
If you’ve ever wondered how to support your child’s energy, focus, or regulation through simple daily activities, this conversation is for you.
In this interview, occupational therapist Diana Fitts, OTR/L shares how one of the most powerful regulation tools for kids, especially those with ADHD, is already all around us: nature.
We explore the concept of “heavy work,” what it actually means for your child’s nervous system, and how everyday outdoor play like carrying logs, climbing, and digging can support regulation in ways that feel intuitive, playful, and effective. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of when your child might benefit from this kind of input and simple, doable ways to weave it into your daily rhythms.
We had a BLAST at the ASOS 24th annual autism walk! We have said it before and we will say it again. Autism “awareness” is never enough. Autistic people are an important and deeply cherished part of our community. We need to continue to dismantle ableism in our environments so that neurodivergent people are afforded the same freedom as allistic folks. Autistic kids and grown ups deserve to feel seen and celebrated. We want to see ALL neurodivergent people THRIVE. 🌈
Join us on our front lawn at 4795 SW Watson Ave on June 28, 2026 before, during, or after the June 28th Pride Parade, for a joyful, family-friendly celebration! Bring the whole family out for a magical story time read by a fabulous drag queen, fun lawn games, community chalk art, friendship bracelet making, and so much more. We’re coming together to celebrate queer families and the beautiful, unique ways they show up in the world — full of love, color, and community. All ages, all families, all welcome!
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We are a therapy collective with a specific focus on neurodiversity, early childhood, brain science, attachment, expressive arts and the power of play.
