In Good Co. — Issue 006: Therapy for Neurodivergent Kids, Climate Action & Reproductive Justice
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🟣 Stimmates® Spotlight
Boosting Confidence in Neurodivergent Kids With Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy isn’t just a checkbox on an EHCP or IEP; it’s a vital path to independence, dignity, and self-confidence for kids with disabilities or developmental delays.
For neurodivergent children, mastering basic motor skills is crucial in helping them feel capable and comfortable in their own skin. But if these challenges go unaddressed, they can have a profound impact on your child’s emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
As a dad to a neurodivergent son, I see firsthand how movement, especially his stimming, helps him regulate, and as his father, my instinct is to support him. So, naturally, I want to help him move better so he can truly thrive.
That’s what drew me to Pinpoint Fitness in Dubai. They offer inclusive fitness and parkour obstacle courses specially designed for neurodiverse kids, with programs tailored to each child’s unique needs.
They’re doing incredible work. Watching kids take their first independent leap and nail new skills is heartwarming and inspiring. It’s a true testament to the trust and connection that children and their therapists share.
Pinpoint Fitness
✅ 10 Tips for an Empowered Therapy Journey
- 🗣️ Be upfront about your child’s needs and behaviors.
- 🎉 Celebrate every win, no matter how small.
- 📖 Use visuals or social stories to prep your child.
- 🧸 Bring comfort items to ease anxiety.
- 🍎 Pair sessions with fun activities or snacks.
- 🤝 Stay engaged and cheer on progress.
- 💬 Work closely with therapists on triggers and coping.
- ✊ Speak up if therapy isn’t quite right. Advocate boldly.
- 👥 Find support with other parents and groups.
- 🌿 Don’t forget to care for yourself, too.
Learn more at Stimmates®, a welcoming, safe space for neurodivergent people and their families to connect and thrive. Explore resources, share authentic experiences, and find support designed to make life a little less isolating.
🟠 Communitees™ Corner
Climate Reality Project: Fighting for a Sustainable Future
The Climate Reality Project is a global nonprofit organization founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore to combat the climate crisis with urgency and action.
Through virtual events, local gatherings, and global summits, they build networks that connect activists from city streets to international climate negotiations.
“There is no Planet B.”
The core of their work is empowering climate reality leaders worldwide through intensive training and mentorship. These activists then advocate for the adoption of renewable energy in their own communities, ultimately driving policy change at a grassroots level.
Beyond training, the Climate Reality Project runs high-impact campaigns focusing on accelerating the transition to renewable energy, advancing climate justice, and holding policymakers accountable for meaningful action.
Its educational resources blend compelling personal stories and proven science, helping people understand the urgency of the climate crisis while inspiring them to take action.
From influencing landmark agreements, such as the Paris Climate Accord, to fostering local clean energy solutions, the mission of the Climate Reality Project is to create a sustainable future where people and the planet flourish.
🧡 Friends & Co. (Spread the Love): We’re proud to spotlight the Climate Reality Project in this week’s newsletter. Please support their mission and these other incredible organizations in any way you can:
- 🌎 350.org: Campaign to reduce carbon emissions.
- 🌍 Earthjustice: Environmental legal battles.
- 🌏 Sunrise Movement: Youth-led climate advocacy.
Learn more at Communitees™, where cause-driven apparel gives more visibility to missions that matter. We collaborate with nonprofits, artists, and advocates to amplify messages of hope, equity, and change.
🔵 Advocacy Angle
Reproductive Rights & Justice: Fighting for Bodily Autonomy
Reproductive rights remain one of the most fiercely contested battles for women's rights and gender equality. Access to contraception, abortion care, and comprehensive reproductive health services isn’t just about women’s health; it’s about autonomy, freedom, and dignity.
Around the world, millions of women face barriers that keep them from making decisions about their own bodies.
Whether it’s restrictive laws, lack of healthcare providers, stigma from government, family, or community—these consequences ripple through education, economic opportunity, mental health, and ultimately, survival.
“Without a woman’s right to control her own body, everything is at risk.”
✅ Action Steps: Make It Personal. Make It Policy.
🗣️ Raise your voice. Find and contact your elected representatives. Keep them on speed dial and ask what policies they support for women’s reproductive rights. Urge them to prioritize resources and protections for women.
🇺🇸 United States
- USA.gov Elected Officials Directory: Comprehensive directory for federal, state, and local officials.
- Contact Your Senator: Official Senate site to find and contact your U.S. Senators.
- Contact Your Representative: Official House of Representatives site to find your member by ZIP code.
- GovTrack.us: Search and track members of Congress, with contact info and legislative activity.
- Vote Smart: Search elected officials with biographical info and contact details.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- WriteToThem: Easily find and contact your MP, local councilors, and other representatives.
- UK Parliament Contact: Official MP contact details.
🇨🇦 Canada
- Find Your MP: Find and contact your Member of Parliament.
🇦🇺 Australia
- Australian Parliament House: Find your federal MP or Senator.
- Local Government Directory: Find local government contacts.
🇪🇺 European Union:
- European Parliament Contact: Official contact info.
- 🏥 Planned Parenthood: Providing reproductive health services and education nationwide.
- ⚖️ Center for Reproductive Rights: Legal advocacy for reproductive freedom globally.
- 💻 Women on Web: Telemedicine abortion services for those in restrictive regions.
- ✊🏽 SisterSong: A women-of-color-led organization advocating for reproductive justice.
⚫️ Before You Co.
Editor’s Picks of Good Stuff
Every issue closes with a little something to carry you through the week. Call it food for thought and good vibes.
🎵 Sing w/the Co. | Marvin Gaye’s National Anthem
Marvin Gaye’s rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner turned the 1983 NBA All-Star game into a whole vibe.
📚 Read w/the Co. | If I Ever Have Boys by Daragh Fleming
Daragh Fleming is an Irish poet, writer, and mental health advocate. He has spoken extensively at universities and workplaces across Ireland and delivered a TEDx Talk on creativity at NUIG in November 2023.
His poem blew up on the internet after capturing the hearts of readers with its powerful reimagining of masculinity.
@daraghfleming This blew up on IG so here we are - if I ever have boys In response to @Lucas Jones #poem #poetry #masclunity #ireland
♬ Staring - Muted
If I Ever Have Boys by Daragh Fleming
📺 Watch w/the Co. | I Used to be Famous (2022)
A heartfelt British drama about an unlikely friendship between a washed-up pop star and a neurodivergent drummer. Set in Peckham, South London, the film explores the acceptance of autism and the power of friendship.
🛍️ Shop w/the Co. | Vestboard
I’ve been eyeing this digital whiteboard for months. This modern take on a classic European split-flap display allows you to send daily affirmations, messages, updates, or mood patterns directly from your phone.
Crafted beautifully, it comes at a premium ($3,500 for the full version), but a smaller note-sized option is available for under $1,000. Beware of knockoffs!
❤️ Spread the Love and keep the good vibes going. We’re not backed by sponsors or grants, so every little bit helps.
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