Fixed micro-ritual before each block (coffee, breath, music) primes mind.

Describe a "perfect day" in detail, then engineer goals to repeat it more.

Don't automate before knowing what's worth it — log a week, analyze, then act.

Autistic/ADHD child needs strong but not rigid routine — distinguish predictability from inflexibility.

Each week, spotlight a different talent per child — no comparisons.

One book nightly before sleep — no screens, no multiple stories. Consistency is the magic.