The Digital Balance Program

Helping children reduce symptoms of digital autism and find balance in a digital world

Children today are surrounded by screens — tablets, smartphones, games, and online content. For some, this can lead to behaviours that resemble social withdrawal, irritability, attention difficulties, or rigid screen-focused play. 

The Digital Balance Program helps families understand these patterns and provides practical strategies to reduce symptoms while supporting emotional regulation, focus, and real-world connection.

Who Can Benefit

Children showing signs of digital autism, such as:

  • Frequent meltdowns or difficulty regulating emotions

  • Withdrawal from social interaction or play

  • Over-reliance on screens for comfort

  • Trouble focusing or completing tasks

  • Irritability or restlessness during screen transitions

How the Program Works

1. Digital Impact Assessment (Parent Consultation)

  • Explore screen habits, routines, and content type

  • Review behavioural patterns at home and school

  • Assess attention, mood, and sensory regulation

  • Identify behaviours linked to digital overstimulation

2. Child Observation Session

  • Play-based observation to see attention, engagement, and social connection

  • Helps distinguish behaviours linked to digital overload from developmental traits

3. Child-Focused Sessions (8-12 sessions)

Hands-on sessions to help your child:

  • Build emotional regulation skills (managing frustration, transitions, meltdowns)

  • Strengthen social skills (sharing, empathy, peer interaction)

  • Enhance attention and focus through play and structured activities

  • Encourage flexible thinking and creativity outside digital contexts

These sessions work alongside parent guidance to ensure strategies are applied in daily life.

4. Personalised Digital Balance Plan

  • Screen-time routines and transition strategies

  • Calming and sensory regulation tools

  • Alternatives that build focus, flexibility, and engagement

  • Parent coaching for consistent implementation

5. Follow-Up Support

  • Regular check-ins over 8-12 weeks

  • Monitor progress and refine strategies

  • Support your child in building attention, regulation, and social connection

Behavioural Changes Families Often Notice

After participating in the program, children often show:

  • Fewer meltdowns or tantrums during transitions or daily routines

  • Better focus and engagement during play or learning activities

  • Increased social interaction with peers and family

  • Greater flexibility in play, thinking, and problem-solving

  • Reduced reliance on screens for comfort or stimulation

Ready to Find Balance?

If you're noticing changes in your child's behaviour, focus, or mood that may be linked to screen use, the Digital Balance Program can help you understand what's happening and provide practical solutions.

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