Maren Lindsay Therapy

Maren Lindsay Therapy Offering nervous system supports for neurodivergent families through connection, art, nature & play-based programs. NOW OFFERING:
Certified in 1.

As well as SSP & iLs Focus (listening programs) Safe & Sound Protocol and 2. iLs Focus Program

1. Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP), developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, is an auditory intervention designed to help reduce stress and auditory sensitivity. Based on the Polyvagal Theory, by calming the physiological and emotional states, the door is opened for improved communication and social engagement. This non-invasive intervention involves listening to music that has been processed to retune the nervous system specifically to introduce a sense of safety and the ability to socially engage. This allows clients to better interpret not only human speech, but more importantly, the emotional meaning of language. Once interpersonal interactions improve, spontaneous social behaviours, and an enhanced ability to learn, self-regulate and engage are often seen. SSP can be delivered in person or remotely. Please send me a message for further details on this program.


2. iLs Focus Programs are available through in-home sessions or during school. iLs Focus Program can benefit people of all ages - including, but not limited to ADHD, Autism, Auditory Processing, Learning Abilities, Sensory Processing, Reading, and Speech Problems. "iLs is based on the fact that we can change our brain – we can essentially re-wire it through specific and repeated stimulation, a concept known as neuroplasticity. As in building strength and endurance with physical exercise, we are able to build neurological pathways and synaptic activity at any age." "iLs trains for brain/body integration through a staged approach, starting with the fundamentals of sensory integration and then extending through more complex cognitive functions, including language, self-expression and social skills." http://integratedlistening.com/the-science-of-how-ils-works/

*** Other supports for families include play-based programs, sensory integration, homeschooling and respite. I have been in the field for over 15 years and am passionate about supporting families holistically as possible. With my clients, we have worked on developing educational, social and life skills. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and/or pricing. [email protected]

09/26/2026

I am in the process of obtaining an IEP for one of my children. I have done this before, years ago, and I am disappointed to see that the term "Special Education" is still widely used.

The word "special" has been weaponized for decades. It carries a heavy, toxic stigma, and clueless internet strangers and schoolyard bullies alike have twisted the label into a punchline to mock, belittle, and isolate disabled students or anyone they dislike. When a term is routinely used as a slur, it’s not protecting or uplifting anyone. It’s isolating them.

Beyond the stigma, labeling basic accommodations as "special" frames human rights as a luxury. A visual schedule, a sensory break, assistive tech, or extra time isn't a "bonus favor, " it’s a basic civil right. It’s how a student accesses their learning. "Special ed" implies the student is "broken" and needs to be shoved into a separate category to be fixed. Using the term "Accessible Education" correctly places the blame on a flawed system. The student isn't the problem, the inaccessible environment is.

Besides, "special education" magically vanishes the second they graduate. Workplaces and colleges don't have "special needs" programs, they have Accessibility Services. Let's give our kids the real-world vocabulary of self-advocacy from day one.

09/26/2026
Very cool!
09/13/2026

Very cool!

You’ve probably seen Loop. It’s the Pixar short about two kids stuck in a canoe, one of them a non-speaking autistic girl named Renee. Here’s the part that usually gets left out.

Pixar didn’t cast a speaking actress to perform as non-speaking. They cast Madison Bandy, who is autistic and non-speaking herself.

Then they changed how they work. Instead of asking her to perform on cue in a recording booth, the team built the process around her, capturing her real vocalizations in a setting where she was comfortable, and letting her lead what the character sounded like.

Renee’s voice isn’t an impression of an autistic girl. It’s an autistic girl.

Most studios ask disabled actors to fit the process. This one changed the process to fit the actor.

Source: Pixar

Fun outdoor program!!
08/28/2026

Fun outdoor program!!

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08/15/2026

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08/12/2026

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07/27/2026
06/23/2026

Come see your old friends and meet new ones! Registration is required by July 3. Dates of the group are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11am, beginning July 7th.

06/16/2026

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