Welcome to Watoto Play – pronounced :WA-TOW-TOW (a Swahili word meaning “the children”).
We create creative neuro-affirming engaging and accessible trauma-sensitive therapeutic resources, programs, workshops, games, wellbeing days and training.
Tailored for the neurodiverse modern family, teens, tweens, health professionals, educators, therapists, corporates and advocates for social good, our resources are designed to empower and support diverse communities.
At the heart of our mission lies creativity, diversity, acceptance, inclusivity and connection.
Join us in our journey to celebrate meaningful connections, embrace diversity, and promote well-being for all.
In the landscape of modern workplaces, masking – the act of concealing one’s neurodivergent traits – has become a common coping mechanism for many individuals on the neurodiversity spectrum. While it can serve as a survival strategy in environments that may not understand or accommodate neurodivergent needs, masking is often
Discovering the Heart of Love: Lessons from Rumi and the Journey to Intimacy. At Watoto Play, we believe the journey toward deeper connections – whether with loved ones or within ourselves – is filled with discovery, vulnerability, and profound growth. Today, I’m excited to talk about our newest creation: the
Reflecting on trauma and coping mechanisms, the author explores how appeasement, influenced by Polyvagal Theory, serves as a survival strategy. This behaviour varies with physiological states, occasionally resembling genuine kindness but can lead to codependency. Emphasis is on unlearning these patterns to cultivate authentic relationships, especially for neurodivergent individuals.
