Ready Rocket Resources Reviews
Occuplaytional Therapist reviewing The Galaxy Guide to Running My Rocket

The Occuplaytional Therapist Reviews The Galaxy Guide to Running My Rocket

The Occuplaytional Therapist Reviews The Galaxy Guide to Running My Rocket Bella Martini and Tash O'ConnorSenior Paediatric Occupational Therapists · Creators of Ready Rocket ResourcesNeuroscience-informed, neuroaffirming emotional regulation programs and...
Ready Rocket Kids Workshop review – neurodivergent-affirming emotional regulation therapy program

Ready Rocket Kids Workshop Review: Neurodivergent-Affirming Emotional Regulation Program for Therapists

Ready Rocket Kids Workshop Review: Neurodivergent-Affirming Emotional Regulation Program for Therapists Bella Martini and Tash O'ConnorSenior Paediatric Occupational Therapists · Creators of Ready Rocket ResourcesNeuroscience-informed, neuroaffirming emotional regulation programs and...
Galaxy Guide to Running My Rocket review – neuroaffirming emotional regulation book for kids

The Galaxy Guide to Running My Rocket Review - Neurodivergent-Affirming Emotional Regulation Resource for Kids

Looking for fresh, neurodivergent-affirming therapy ideas to make emotional regulation more engaging? Occupational Therapist @sprout.with.amy.ot shared her love for the Galaxy Guide to Running my Rocket, a set of imaginative...

From The Ready Rocket Team
Ready Rocket team at the inaugural PDA Conference sharing key insights

What We’re Taking Away from the Inaugural PDA Conference

What We're Taking Away from the Inaugural PDA Conference Bella Martini and Tash O'ConnorSenior Paediatric Occupational Therapists · Creators of Ready Rocket ResourcesNeuroscience-informed, neuroaffirming emotional regulation programs and resources for...
Ready Rocket School Learning Program in action – a full circle moment for founders

A Full Circle Moment: Watching the Ready Rocket School Learning Program in Action 🚀

Today felt like a full circle moment - watching Kindy and Pre-primary students light up as they learned about their emotions through the Ready Rocket School Learning Program. This neurodiverse-affirming,...

Emotional Regulation Articles

Two therapists holding books titled 'The Galaxy Guide to Running My Rocket' against a brick wall.

Written by a team of Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapists

Compliance vs Collaboration in Neuroaffirming Therapy Practice | Ready Rocket Resources
Compliance vs Collaboration in Neuroaffirming Therapy Practice | Ready Rocket Resources
Compliance and regulation are not the same thing. When a child appears to comply in therapy, they may be masking, in shutdown, or running a nervous system under threat. This... Read more...
Why Children Fall Apart at Home After a Good Day | Ready Rocket Resources
Why Children Fall Apart at Home After a Good Day | Ready Rocket Resources
When your child holds it together at school and falls apart at home, that is not bad behaviour. It is a nervous system doing exactly what it is designed to... Read more...
Compliance vs Regulation in the Classroom | Neuroaffirming Teaching
Compliance vs Regulation in the Classroom | Neuroaffirming Teaching
Compliance in the classroom does not always mean a child is regulated, engaged, or learning. Masking and shutdown can look calm from the outside. This article explores what emotional safety... Read more...
A Guide for Parents For Why Transitions Are Hard for Children | Ready Rocket Resources
A Guide for Parents For Why Transitions Are Hard for Children | Ready Rocket Resources
Transitions ask the brain to stop, shift, let go, adjust, and prepare all at once. When your child falls apart at a transition, that is not defiance. It is a... Read more...
A Therapist's Guide to Why Transitions Are So Hard for Children | Ready Rocket Resources
A Therapist's Guide to Why Transitions Are So Hard for Children | Ready Rocket Resources
Transitions ask children to stop an activity, shift attention, let go of a plan, adjust expectations, and prepare for something new... all at once. This article explores the neuroscience of... Read more...
Why Classroom Transitions Are Hard & How We Support Students | Ready Rocket Resources
Why Classroom Transitions Are Hard & How We Support Students | Ready Rocket Resources
Transitions are one of the most challenging moments in the school day for some students. This article explains the neuroscience behind transition difficulty and offers practical, neuroaffirming strategies for educators. Read more...
Child focusing differently – why sit still and eyes on me doesn't always help
Why "Sit Still and Eyes on Me" Does Not Always Help Your Child Focus
For Families Why "Sit Still and Eyes on Me" Does Not Always Help Your Child Focus If you have ever found yourself saying "look at me when I am talking... Read more...
Inclusive classroom alternatives to whole body listening for neurodiverse students
Why Whole Body Listening Doesn’t Work for All Students in the Classroom
For Schools Why Whole Body Listening Does Not Work for All Students in the Classroom Walk into most Australian primary classrooms and you will likely see familiar expectations on the... Read more...
Alternatives to whole body listening for neurodiverse children
Why Whole Body Listening Doesn't Suit All Kids | Ready Rocket Resources
Whole Body Listening was designed for neurotypical nervous systems. For neurodivergent children with ADHD, Autism or sensory processing differences, demanding stillness and eye contact can increase dysregulation and reinforce masking.... Read more...
Supporting a child after an emotional meltdown – Ready Rocket Resources
When a Child Has a Meltdown, What Should We Do Next?
Bella Martini and Tash O'ConnorSenior Paediatric Occupational Therapists · Creators of Ready Rocket ResourcesNeuroscience-informed, neuroaffirming emotional regulation programs and resources for children When a Child Has a Meltdown, What Should... Read more...
Ready Rocket therapy resources as fun Christmas gift ideas for kids and therapists
🎅 Therapy Resources… So Fun You’d Actually Gift Them for Christmas
More and more therapists and parents are choosing therapy resources as Christmas gifts, and we genuinely love that this trend is growing. Children learn emotional regulation through play-based, neuroaffirming support,... Read more...
Child learning to understand big feelings with Ready Rocket Resources
How to Help Your Child Understand Big Feelings: Simple Tips That Work
How to Help Your Child Understand Big Feelings: Simple Tips That Work Parenting can feel like a rollercoaster, especially when big emotions show up, usually right when you are trying... Read more...

Meet the Authors

Bella Martini

Bella Martini

Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Co-creator of Ready Rocket Resources with a passion for helping children develop essential skills through engaging, neuroscience-informed resources.

Tash O'Connor

Tash O'Connor

Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Co-creator of Ready Rocket Resources dedicated to creating practical tools that support children's emotional regulation and development.

Meet the team