My Brain is a Home book by Orlanda Bettison

Why we love the My Brain is a Home book series!

Our latest book arrivals into the clinic shop are a favourite amongst our team of Gold Coast psychologists.

The series focuses on the following core concepts:

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  My Brain is a Home: Teaches children about brain anatomy using simple metaphors, introducing the Prefrontal Cortex (the wise thinking brain), the Amygdala (the guard dog handling emotions), and the Hippocampus (the clever memory hippo).

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  My Breath: Guides kids through five simple breathing exercises for stress management and emotional control.

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• My Mindful Brain: Encourages present-moment awareness and mindfulness activities.

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• My Brain First Aid: Acts as a toolkit of evidence-based strategies to build resilience and handle distress.

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• My Different Brain: Explores neurodiversity and helps children understand diverse ways of experiencing the world

My Brain Books are an evidence-based children's book series written by primary school teacher and psychology graduate Orlanda Bettison to teach emotional regulation, mental wellbeing, and brain function to kids aged roughly 4 to 12 years old.

The Neurodiverse Network, Registered Psychologist - Emily Rutherford

Emily works with neurodivergent children aged from 3-12 years old at The Neurodiverse Network Gold Coast Psychology clinic in Burleigh Heads, and she believes The Brain Books series is her go to for explaining big concepts to little minds.

MY BRAIN Books - Review By Emily

• It was good to assist kids in understanding how the brain works 

• Psycho-education and strategies rolled into one

• Didn't assume kids couldn't learn big words / actual terminology 

• Metaphors but also straight facts so if kids don't get metaphors they can understand through the facts 

• As a mum and practitioner I realise that we have to teach our kids appropriate responses to different life stressors - if not taught some kids can "overreact" to minor life stressors.

  
  

  These books help categorise stressors into small, medium and big and give appropriate responses to each, helping kids to learn resilience.

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At The Neurodiverse Network, we’re a neuro-affirming psychology clinic based in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, offering ADHD and Autism assessments, therapy, and NDIS supports for children, teens, and adults.

Our team of Gold Coast psychologists provide neurodiversity-affirming care, recognising and celebrating the strengths of every individual.

We provide a range of services including:

• Gold Coast ADHD assessments and therapy for adults and children

• Gold Coast Autism assessments and support across the lifespan

  
  

• Individual counselling and emotional regulation support

• NDIS psychology and functional capacity assessments

• Neurodiverse support groups and online workshops

  
  

Our psychologists draw on lived experience and evidence-based approaches to create a space where neurodivergent people feel safe, understood, and empowered.

Whether you’re seeking a Clinical Psychologist on the Gold Coast, a neuro-affirming therapist near Burleigh Heads, or NDIS support, our team is here to help you navigate your journey with compassion and clarity.

Located in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast — close to Miami, Palm Beach, Robina, and Varsity Lakes.

Learn more about our neuro-affirming care or book an ADHD or Autism assessment here.