Welcome to The Attuned SPOT

Where writing, regulation and relationships meet.

We started The Attuned Spot because we saw what was missing. From the clinic room to the classroom, too many children aged 8 to 16 were falling through the cracks—bright minds overwhelmed by blank pages, big emotions, and support that didn’t quite connect.

We knew it didn’t have to be that way. So we built the tools we wished we had—resources that bring clarity, connection, and confidence to the writing and regulation journey, for both children and the parents, carers, and professionals who support them.

  • Writing doesn’t come naturally. It’s one of the most complex tasks we ask of children—and yet the supports often fall short. When writing is hard, it’s rarely just about writing. It’s about planning, organising thoughts, managing emotions, and feeling safe to take risks. But too often: Schools focus on output, not process. Therapy works in isolation from the classroom. Parents are left trying to piece it all together.

    The Problem

  • At The Attuned Spot, we help children thrive by giving the grown-ups around them the right tools—at the right time. We create evidence-based, easy-to-follow resources for writing, emotional regulation, and learning. And we do it with the whole team in mind: parents, teachers, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists. Because when support is consistent, clear, and connected—kids grow stronger in every way.

    Our Mission

  • We take the best of research, therapy, and teaching practice and turn it into flexible resources that actually work in real life. Our writing process model gives structure without pressure. Our regulation supports build connection before correction. And everything we make is designed to build bridges between home, school, and clinic—so children feel supported, not stuck.

    The Solution

  • Despite over a decade of educational reform, there has been no improvement in writing performance for students in Years 3 and 5. Outcomes for Years 7 and 9 continue to decline, with 30% of Year 7 students and 40% of Year 9 students scoring at or below the minimum benchmark in NAPLAN. The gap is even wider for students from diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds, where up to 60% fall below expected standards. By Year 9, there is also a two-year gender gap in writing achievement between boys and girls (Gannon, Sawyer, & Ewing, 2022).

    Why This Matters

Introducing Attuned2Write

A flexible, step-by-step writing framework for real kids, real challenges, and real growth.

Writing is complex—it draws on thinking, planning, memory, and regulation. That’s why we created Attuned2Write: a practical tool that supports students through every stage of the writing process, from idea to submission.

Book cover for 'Attuned 2 Write' by Brooke and Jemma Ploughman, offering a practical handbook for children to organize thoughts, regulate emotions, and write confidently, including AI prompts. Suitable for students, parents, and professionals.

  • A 7-step writing process

    • Visuals, checklists, and sentence frames

    • Tools for thinking, regulation, and planning

    • Adaptable for home, school, or therapy

    • Built for parents, teachers and allied health professionals

  • It’s guided by the latest research in writing development, executive functioning, and emotional regulation—backed by real experience from the clinic and classroom.
    With Attuned2Write, students don’t just write.
    They understand how to think, plan, and grow as writers.

  • Children often know what they want to say—but get stuck turning thoughts into writing. Our AI tools act like a gentle thinking partner:

    • Helping kids ask better questions

    • Supporting planning and idea expansion

    • Giving structured feedback prompts

    • Encouraging independence, not shortcuts

    Used with care, AI can boost confidence, unlock stuck thinking, and reduce the stress that often comes with writing.

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    Evidence-Based & Aligned with Australian Curriculum

    Aligned with Australian curriculum standards to seamlessly integrate into classroom routines, support learning goals, and reinforce skill development across settings

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    Crafted by experienced Speech Pathologist & Occupational Therapist

    Grounded in real clinical experience and intentionally designed to reflect what actually works for thinking, writing, and regulation across everyday settings.

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    Designed for Parents, Teachers & Allied Health Professionals

    Providing practical, evidence-based tools that strengthen collaboration and support children’s learning, regulation, and growth at home, in school, and in therapy.

“Writing is more than words on a page; it's a journey of self-discovery, reflection, and growth. Each step in the writing process—from planning to editing—allows us to express, organise, and process our thoughts, ultimately strengthening our well-being. Through writing, we find clarity, resilience, and a deeper connection to ourselves.”

- The Attuned SPOT