co-created in therapy with a particular brave spark, this gentle story explores energy regulation through the adventures of dave the dragon and his kitten friend, nala ๐๐ฑ dave has bounce-off-the-clouds kind of energy โ which is awesomeโฆ until itโs a bit much. when a zoomy moment accidentally scares nala, dave tries different movement strategies from his โenergy dragon chartโ to help find his just-right balance again. from dizzy spins and stair sprints to big belly breaths and gentle stretches, this episode models vestibular input, sensory awareness, and co-regulation. itโs a soothing, validating listen for neurodivergent kids who are learning how to tune into their energy โ and feel good in their bodies. ๐ง includes: โ a playful therapeutic story โ reflection questions to chat about โ ideas for home, school, or therapy part of brave sparks โ a storytelling podcast shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children โจ ๐ง sound credits: โ๏ธ written by: trust children and the kids we support (with a sprinkle of ai magic) ๐๏ธ voice: the brave sparks team ๐๏ธ sound mixing: brave sparks team ๐ถ music: serene horizons by nancy_sinclair โ https://freesound.org/s/754395 โ cc0 ๐ต outro: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore โ https://freesound.org/s/768424 โ attribution 4.0
๐ sound effects include: ๐ awww then applause & cheering.wav by xtrgamr โ https://freesound.org/s/243801 โ attribution 4.0 ๐ tibetan bowl_left hit.wav by dersinnsspace โ https://freesound.org/s/417117 โ cc0 โจ mystical wind chimes transition fx by djlprojects โ https://freesound.org/s/419594 โ cc0 ๐พ cat purring slow.wav by stevious42 โ https://freesound.org/s/259620 โ attribution 3.0 ๐ spinning cable 192khz.wav by jarredgibb โ https://freesound.org/s/219031 โ attribution 4.0 ๐ฑ cat yawning & meow by 242011vee โ https://freesound.org/s/764743 โ attribution 4.0 ๐ sad hard beat.wav by eskay-records666+ โ https://freesound.org/s/554891 โ cc0 ๐ต sadwoo (dizzy wobble) by moogsy โ https://freesound.org/s/372866 โ attribution 4.0 ๐ footsteps running on wood by florianreichelt โ https://freesound.org/s/459965 โ cc0 ๐ฎ sigh1.wav by k1m218 โ https://freesound.org/s/60668 โ attribution 4.0
๐ part of the brave sparks podcast โ co-created in therapy, shaped by the voice, needs, and strengths of neurodivergent children. ๐
๐ง co-created in therapy โ inspired by your childโs voice, strengths, and needs.
๐๏ธ voice: children who helped shape the episode with simone mossop ๐๏ธ sound design: brave sparks team ๐ต intro/outro music: serene acoustic guitar melodies by lolamoore โ https://freesound.org/s/768424 โ attribution 4.0
โจ explore more spark stories or learn about our therapy approach: trustchildren.au/bravesparks