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my body, my say β€” the toilet truce πŸš½βœ‹
April 12, 2025 Β· 7 min

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co-created in therapy with brave sparks, this episode helps kids explore 🚽 body autonomy and 🏫 school routines through the adventures of james and nate βœ‹  when their classroom’s toilet rules don’t match what their bodies need, these curious kids come up with a brave, respectful solution that helps everyone β€” even their teacher πŸ™Œ  this story draws on real classroom experiences and highlights the importance of interoception β€” the way our bodies signal things like thirst, hunger, or needing the toilet πŸ’§πŸ½οΈπŸš» for many neurodivergent kids, these signals can feel delayed or extra intense πŸ”„  whether it’s a full bladder, a sensory signal, or the courage to speak up, this story gently supports πŸ’¬ self-advocacy, 🌟 emotional resilience, and 🀝 collaborative problem-solving  🎧 includes:   β€“ a playful therapeutic story   β€“ reflection questions to chat about   β€“ ideas for home, school, or therapy  part of brave sparks β€” a storytelling podcast shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children ✨  🎧 sound credits: ✍️ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic) πŸŽ™οΈ voice: the brave sparks team πŸŽ›οΈ sound mixing: brave sparks team 🎢 music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore β€” https://freesound.org/s/768424 β€” attribution 4.0

πŸ”Š sound effects include: πŸ“ classroom ambience by mickleness β€” https://freesound.org/s/338192 β€” cc0 πŸ’Ί soft chair creak by stevious42 β€” https://freesound.org/s/268903 β€” attribution 3.0 πŸ–ŠοΈ scribble pencil by florianreichelt β€” https://freesound.org/s/539449 β€” cc0 πŸ‘£ footsteps on carpet by qfox β€” https://freesound.org/s/415209 β€” attribution 3.0 πŸšΆβ€β™‚️ school hallway walking by epicsoundfx β€” https://freesound.org/s/640875 β€” cc0 πŸŽ΅ chalk on blackboard by inspectorj β€” https://freesound.org/s/401011 β€” attribution 4.0 πŸ˜³ dun dun dun music sting by setuniman β€” https://freesound.org/s/274178 β€” attribution 3.0 πŸš½ toilet flush by felix.blume β€” https://freesound.org/s/448221 β€” attribution 4.0 πŸ“£ door creak by samsterbirdies β€” https://freesound.org/s/235968 β€” cc0 πŸŽ¬ dramatic gasp by croms β€” https://freesound.org/s/234244 β€” attribution 3.0

πŸŒ€ part of the brave sparks podcast β€” co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. 🌟

🎧 co-created in therapy β€” inspired by your child’s voice, strengths, and needs.

πŸŽ™οΈ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop πŸŽ›οΈ sound design: brave sparks team 🎡 intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore β€” https://freesound.org/s/768424 β€” attribution 4.0

✨ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks