Instant-download PDF version
Use digitally on a tablet or computer, or print what you need.
How to use the PDF version
Open on an iPad or tablet using apps like GoodNotes or Notability
View cards in grid or page format
Drag cards to sort into groups (e.g. “draining / manageable”, “helps / doesn’t help”)
Annotate directly on cards for reflection or discussion
Share your screen in telehealth, Zoom, or school meetings
Print selected cards only (home, school, or therapy use)
Spoon Thieves cards make it easy for neurodivergent people to communicate what overwhelms them, so parents, teachers, and therapists can respond effectively.
Your child or student gets easily overwhelmed, burnt out, or dysregulated
Everyday activities can feel impossible to manage
Parents, teachers, or therapists struggle to understand what’s happening
60 illustrated cards showing everyday situations and demands that drain energy
Based on Spoon Theory, designed by a neurodivergent psychologist
Helps build self-awareness, communication, and understanding
Flexible use: therapy, home, school, or workplace
Instant-download PDF version
Use digitally on a tablet or computer, or print what you need.
How to use the PDF version
Open on an iPad or tablet using apps like GoodNotes or Notability
View cards in grid or page format
Drag cards to sort into groups (e.g. “draining / manageable”, “helps / doesn’t help”)
Annotate directly on cards for reflection or discussion
Share your screen in telehealth, Zoom, or school meetings
Print selected cards only (home, school, or therapy use)
Spoon Thieves cards make it easy for neurodivergent people to communicate what overwhelms them, so parents, teachers, and therapists can respond effectively.
Your child or student gets easily overwhelmed, burnt out, or dysregulated
Everyday activities can feel impossible to manage
Parents, teachers, or therapists struggle to understand what’s happening
60 illustrated cards showing everyday situations and demands that drain energy
Based on Spoon Theory, designed by a neurodivergent psychologist
Helps build self-awareness, communication, and understanding
Flexible use: therapy, home, school, or workplace